Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen

100 Retreat Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Saint Simons Island restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler holding TCS items above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded all out of temperature TCS items and contacted engineering to service the unit. CA:Ensure all coolers storing TCS items are able to maintain temperature at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed breakfast reach in cooler holding milk and other TCS drinks above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded TCS products and placed cooler out of order. CA: Ensure all coolers are able to maintain TCS products at 41F or less at all times, especially during peak busy times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee kitchen area with a reach in cooler not able to maintain 41F throughout entire unit(No foods being stored in at the time of this inspection). Observed no other reach in cooler in that area to hold cold hold items for service at the time of this inspection. CA: Repair or replace RIC unit to ensure it can maintain temperatures of 41F or less for TCS cold holding. COS: PIC placed unit out of order until it can hold and maintain 41F or less throughout whole unit.

511-6-1.05(3)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed facility with utensils stored haphazardly in a container with the food contact ends and handling ends mixed up at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC rearranged container of utensils. CA: ensure all handles are facing the same way.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single service spoons being stored in a container with old food debris at the time of this inspection. CA: ensure single service items are being stored in clean areas.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed microwave in pastry area with severe burn and holes at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC placed equipment out of order. CA: Ensure equipment is in good repair. If not, replace.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

May 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed the employee kitchen salad bar not holding TCS food products (Dressings, cut leafy greens, cut tomatoes, potato salad) at 41F or below at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility transitioned salad bar unit to operate using TPHC with temperature and time logging for when the TCS food is put out. TCS foods will be used in 4 hours or be discarded after 4 hours. PIC stated they would have maintenance repair the unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen.

How does Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?

Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Saint Simons Island average of 88.

Has Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen 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 Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lodge Sea Island Main Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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