Rafters
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
Rafters appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Saint Simons Island restaurant, which scores around 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice in ice bin (for human consumption) being used to cool an open container of energy drink at the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed energy drink and discarded ice. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of foods such as canned beverages.
511-6-1.04(4)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the facility had multiple handwashing sinks in throughout the facility and inside of restrooms that did not display appropriate signage instructing staff to wash hands. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to display "employees must wash hands" signage at all handwashing sinks throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
82
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with a moldlike buildup in inner plastic piece at the time of this inspection. COS: Cleaned. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch.
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice in ice bin (for human consumption) being used to cool an open container of energy drink at the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed energy drink and discarded ice. CA: Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment.
511-6-1.04(4)(h)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an open beverage container (can of energy drink) being cold held in direct contact with ice (for human consumption) inside ice bin in bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed energy drink and discarded ice. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed there where no test strips in facility at the time of this inspection. CA: Sanitizer test strips shall be employed to test adequate sanitizer concentration.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed both ice bins in secondary bar area where left open at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager closed ice bins. CA: Ice shall be stored covered and protected from vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
86
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemicals (Hand sanitizer, laysol) being stored on shelve with single service items (shot cups, napkins) by the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and sing...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed that women's bathroom in the main area did not have hot water at the time of this inspection. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's main bathroom was missing a trash can with a lid at the time of this inspection. CA: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the facility had multiple handwashing sinks in throughout the facility and inside of restrooms that did not display appropriate signage instructing staff to wash hands. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to display "employees must wash hands" signage at all handwashing sinks throughout the facility.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rafters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rafters on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rafters?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rafters.
How does Rafters compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
Rafters most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has Rafters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rafters have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rafters 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 Rafters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rafters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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