Jekyll Island Club the Pantry

371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jekyll Island Club the Pantry has been inspected five times since 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.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 85, putting Jekyll Island Club the Pantry squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 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 the facility display cooler was holding tcs food items above 41 deg f. COS: TCS foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to have the unit serviced before use with TCS food items and to ensure that all TCS foods are cold held at temps of 41 deg f or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple containers of TCS pimento cheesed labelled with a prep date of 08/11 still in storage to be used. COS: Glynn Eh instructed staff to discard the containers. CA: Glynn EH instructs management and staff to ensure that all TCS foods are labelled with a date indicating the 7 day discard date and that once that day has passed the TCS foods are discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler was holding dairy products at temps above 41 deg f. COS: All out of temp TCS foods were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management and staff to not use the identified units with TCS foods until it is repaired or replaced. Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all TCS foods are cold held at temps of 41 deg f or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler displayed excessive ice buildup on the back walls and coils of the unit and displayed a consistent ambient temp of 47 deg f. COS: Management stopped use of the unit. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all cooling units are properly serviced and functioning at full capacity with ambient temps of at least 41 deg f or below.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a bottle of "sanitizer" that was bearing the manufacturers label for "Window Cleaner". COS: Management corrected the label. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all bottles of potentially toxic substances are properly labelled with the actual included item.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knives being stored after use in the handwashing sink at the time of this inspection. COS: The knives were moved to the proper sink. CA: Facility must ensure that handwashing sinks are used exclusively for handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the facility did not have Quat test strips for the sanitizer in use at the time of this inspection. COS: Management brought test strips from another facility. CA: Management stated that test strips will be kept on site in the facility from this point on.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had two buckets of sanitizer being stored on top of food prep areas and equipment. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to properly store all sanitizer buckets below all food prep areas and equipment.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler had door hinges that were not allowing for the unit to close properly. CA: Management stated that the machine will not be used for tcs products until repairs are made and the door is closing properly.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Island Club the Pantry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Club the Pantry 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 the Pantry?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Club the Pantry.

How does Jekyll Island Club the Pantry compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Club the Pantry most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Jekyll Island Club the Pantry's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jekyll Island Club the Pantry 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 the Pantry 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 the Pantry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jekyll Island Club the Pantry is inspected around three times per year on average.

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