Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room

371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room five times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Jekyll Island average 85, so Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a facility ice bin displayed rusting on the internal surfaces touching the ice. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to discard the ice and have the rust removed before use. Glynn EH instructs management to maintain all food contact surfaces so that they are clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple spray bottles that were not labelled. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all chemical spray bottles are labelled with the common name of the chemical inside.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that 2 cooler in the bar area were storing TCS food items at temps above 41 deg f. COS: Out of temp TCS food items were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all TCS food items are properly cold held at temps of 41 deg f or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility dishwasher rinse cycle was not reaching the necessary minimum surface temp of 160 deg f for hot water sanitization to take place. COS: Glynn Eh instructed management to ensure that all dishes are sanitized in chemical sanitizer until the machine/booster are repaired. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all reusable dishes and food contact equipment are properly sanitized in chemicals sanitizer or in hot water sanitization equipment reaching surface levels of 160 deg f minimum.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: It was observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple handwashing sinks that were not supplied with soap and other necessary items and were also being used as dump sinks. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to properly identify and supply all handwashing sinks and to ensure that they are used only for the purpose of handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that both of the facility ice machines displayed a pink slime like substance on internal food contact surfaces and those directly adjacent. CA: Glynn Eh instructed management to depower the ice machines and discard the ice to clean and sanitize all internal food contact surfaces and those adjacent. Management depowered the machine and began the process of discarding ice.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a box of single service black ramekins was being stored directly on the floor. COS: Box was elevated. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all single service items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed high temp dish machine not dispensing water hot enough for sanitation at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated he will call Ecolab to have the machine maintenanced.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food products being stored inside the WIC without proper dates and TCS products being stored past the 7 day storage dates at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded TCS products that were held past the 7 days and labeled the unlabeled items. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to ensure date marking and disposition are followed.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on boxes inside the WIF at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated the boxes shall be moved and relocated to prevent ice build up.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a prep bowl being stored in the flour inside the dry storage area not protecting the food contact surfaces at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed the bowl. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to ensure the proper storage of utensils.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice paddle for the ice machines was being stored on a surface with grease buildup present. COS: Management sent the paddle to be cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to clean and sanitize both the paddle and the surface it rest on as often as necessary to provide safe and sanitary conditions.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room.

How does Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jekyll Island Club Resort Grand Dining Room is inspected around three times per year on average.

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