North Beach Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, North Beach Bar & Grill has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tybee Island restaurant, which scores around 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed multiple knives on the back magnet rack in the main kitchen by all reach in coolers to have food debris built up on the knives. CA: PIC shall clean all knives to sight and touch. RCA: Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls throughout the facility to be soiled with food debris and splashes. Specifically in the back by the reach in coolers. CA: PIC shall clean walls and ensure they remain cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and debris build up on wire racks being used to store cleaned dishware in the main kitchen. CA: PIC shall clean all wire racks. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
May 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler at salad prep area to not be capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. All food was placed within cooler at 11:00am and holding temperatures of 51F-52F. CA: PIC shall discard all TCS foods within cooler at 3:00pm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers with missing thermometers throughout the facility. RCA: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed air conditioning unit to not be functioning and producing a heavy drip of water onto the floor and within containers. RCA: PIC indicated the coils for the unit have been ordered and awaiting arrival for the repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls throughout the facility to be heavily soiled with food debris and splashes specifically near potato slicers and prep kitchen walls.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed house and fruit flies throughout main kitchen during inspection. RCA: Harboring conditions shall be removed to prevent accumulation of pests. Outer opening shall be protected by a higher powered air curtain or less frequent use of back door.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hotdogs that were recently cooked and still hot placed into prep top table. Hot dogs had warmed up the adjacent foods to 44F. CA: PIC placed all foods on ice baths. Foods shall be properly cooled prior to being placed in cold holding units.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish thawing in ROP bags in fry reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. CA: Employee removed all fish from ROP bags.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese (44F) and tomatoes (44F) stored in prep top cooler not at safe temperatures. Upon further investigation, items were double panned in cooler due to the lack of stabilizing bars. CA: PIC discarded both items and will store non-TCS items in these slots to provide adequate cooling to cheese and tomatoes.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mac and cheese stored on top of oven not holding required temperatures of 135F or above. CA: Mac and Cheese had been held for one hour. PIC reheated to 165F and held for minimum of 2 mins. PIC shall obtain additional steam well or an alternative solution to maintain proper hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish in prep top cooler holding temperatures above 41F (42F-45F). CA: Upon further investigation, rice (77F) was found in bottom cooler. It had been cooked and cooled in the appropriate time table but had been placed in the cooler too hot. PIC iced all out of temperature food as the rice had been put in the cooler within the hour.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cats in outside dining room with water and food bowls. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - Prohibiting Animals (Pf) (o) Prohibiting Animals. (III) Employees and consumers may not provide food to pet dogs.
511-6-1.07(5)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed missing bars in prep top table inhibiting the ability to hold individual containers. RCA: Bars shall be installed to properly cold hold food items. Equipment shall be in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top table to not have top covers due to hinges being broken and unable to hold covers upright. CA: PIC indicated that maintenance is in the process of repairing the unit. Equipment shall remain in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed chip container to not have lid and utilizing garage bag as lid. RCA: Replace with cleanable lid.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and grease build-up on the outer portions of chaffer pans and other dishes on storage rack. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door of kitchen opened frequently during inspection without air curtain turned on. CA: PIC turned on air curtain.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wax paper being stored on top of paper towel holder that was directly under an electric insect control device. CA: PIC discarded exposed wax paper and placed in a different area.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was North Beach Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at North Beach Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at North Beach Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at North Beach Bar & Grill.
How does North Beach Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Tybee Island?
North Beach Bar & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Tybee Island average of 90.
Has North Beach Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at North Beach Bar & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at North Beach Bar & Grill 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 North Beach Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, North Beach Bar & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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