Jekyll Island Convention Center

89 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Jekyll Island Convention Center has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Jekyll Island restaurants, the typical score is 85; Jekyll Island Convention Center is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink was clogged and had stagnant water in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had already reported it to be fixed. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice forming on food boxes stored in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold like build up on the food contact surface of the ice machines inside the front food service prep area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the food contact surface of the microwave inside the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice forming on food boxes stored in the walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated WIF will have seal replaced to prevent ice from forming.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Nov 25, 2024

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 facility with dressing/sauce containers opened and labeled with open dates greater than 7 days at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded containers held for greater than 7 days. CA: Food shall be discarded by manufacture label specifications or 7 days from date of container opening.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS butter being stored above 41F inside the RIC in the front food service area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded all TCS Butter in RIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice forming on food boxes stored in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: Walk in cooler should be serviced to ensure ice does not form on food stored within.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility with dressing containers opened and labeled with open dates greater than 7 days at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded containers held for greater than 7 days. CA: Food shall be discarded by manufacture label specifications or 7 days from date of container opening.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility's sanitizer test strips past the expiration date at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated new strips will be ordered.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed previously frozen peaches being stored in a container with an old date label at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated staff will be reminded to change labels when food is changed.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheesecake being stored uncovered inside the WIF at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had staff member cover them. CA: Manager stated staff will be retrained to store items covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the ceiling and sides of the containers storing caesar salad dressing at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility discarded the caesar salad dressing and set aside the containers to be rewashed. CA: Ensure food is stored in a way to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jekyll Island Convention Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jekyll Island Convention Center on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jekyll Island Convention Center?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jekyll Island Convention Center.

How does Jekyll Island Convention Center compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?

Jekyll Island Convention Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jekyll Island average of 85.

Has Jekyll Island Convention Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jekyll Island Convention Center 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 Convention Center 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 Convention Center inspected?

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

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