Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Jekyll Island facility scores 85, putting Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler in the main kitchen holding tcs food items above 41 deg f. COS: Out of Temp TCS foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to have the unit serviced before use and ensure that all TCS food items are stored at temps of 41 deg f or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility bar dishwasher was connected to a completely empty bottle of sanitizer. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to supply a new bottle of sanitizer solution and ensure the appropriate concentration of 50-100ppm for chlorine solutions before use.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
Jul 24, 2025
Followup
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen ac system with mold-like buildup along the duct at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility stated they have been approved for a new system to be installed. Current AC system should be replaced by october 2025.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoops being stored in still room temperature water at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed scoops from use. CA: Facility must ensure that utensils stored in water have running water or that the temperature of the water is maintained to 135F or above.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
90
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp, eggs, and oysters in reach in cooler/ prep cooler in the main kitchen area being held at a temperature above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded food not in temp. PIC placed maintenance request for coolers to be repaired. CA: Ensure TCS items are stored in a cold hold unit that is capability of maintain all tcs items at 41F or less.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bar area reach in cooler holding heavy cream at 47F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded heavy cream. PIC stated unit will only be used for non tcs items. CA: ensure TCS products are stored in cold hold units that can maintain them at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility missing chlorine test strips and quat test strips on site were damaged and unable to properly read sanitizer levels. CA: Ensure facility has test strips to test for proper sanitizer levels and that they are in good condition and maintained.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed seafood boil food items in walk in coolers being stored uncovered at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure all food products are stored covered to protect from potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the mens bathroom hand washing sink could not produce temps of 85 deg f or above. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to locate the source of the issue with hot water production at this sink and ensure that all handwashing sinks are being properly supplied water of at least 85 deg f.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice scoop was being stored in a bucket with significant old ice water with floating debris inside of it, as well as the ice buckets not being stored on a clean, dry surface. COS: Management removed all identified items and had them cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized frequently enough to ensure they are clean to sight and touch and then only stored on a clean sanitary surface.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report. CA: Glynn EH instructs facility to display the most recent inspection report at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a reach in cooler and prep top cooler holding TCS foods out of temperature at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility management discarded all TCS foods from the out of temperature coolers. CA: Facility management has placed a work order to have the coolers serviced and will not use them until they are able to maintain a temperature of 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher chemical sanitizer concentration low at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management has contacted ecolab to have the dishwasher serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler located in between the 2 prep top coolers in the main kitchen that was holding tcs products at 44-47 deg f. COS: All tcs products were discarded. CA: Management stated that the unit will not be used for tcs food product until repairs have been made and the unit is capable of holding those products at 41 deg f or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf.
How does Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?
Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jekyll Island average of 85.
Has Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf 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 the Wharf 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 the Wharf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jekyll Island Club Resort the Wharf is inspected around three times per year on average.
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