Rainbow Island
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Rainbow Island five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, and animals not present”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Sea Island facility scores 88, putting Rainbow Island on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the men's restroom handwashing sink could not provide warm water. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to have the sink repaired and able to provide at least 85 deg f warm water.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the "Tea Urn" spouts displayed old drink buildup inside of them. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to have the urns replaced with clean urns before every event. Management complied. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food/drink contact surfaces are kept clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wrapped utensils stored unprotected at the time CA MGR will fix
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Clean tea urns were found being stored open and unprotected from vertical contamination at the time of this inspection. CA Train staff on proper storage of clean equipment.
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed outside door seals being in need of repair at the time of this inspection. Maint contacted
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings near the wall in the room with the walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure the facility is protected from the entry of rodents by ensuring all doors have a tight-fitting seal. Three exterior doorways were observed with a gap under the door
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an unlabeled container of flour at this location at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Reeducate staff on proper labeling of products being stored out of their original containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Water and moldlike substance were found in a RI cooler at this location at the time of this inspection. CA Clean up called in.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
74
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed oil boxes stored on the floor by the fryers and ice cream stored on the floor in the WI freezer at the time of this inspection. CA All food needs to be stored off the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice bucket was stored with the open end upprotected at the time of this inspection. CA Stewading will fix
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Wrapped utensils stored unprotected at the time CA MGR will fix
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings near the wall in the room with the walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure the facility is protected from the entry of rodents by ensuring all doors have a tight fitting seal. Three exterior doorways were observed with a gap under the door
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings near the wall in the room with the walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure the facility is protected from the entry of rodents by ensuring all doors have a tight fitting seal. Three exterior doorways were observed with a gap under the door
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors in the prep area and between the WI cooler and freezer were sticky andhad grease and food build up at the time of this inspection. CA Stewarding will fix.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged hood system filters and a gap between filters at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must repair/replace hood filters to ensure proper function.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings near the wall in the room with the walk in cooler and walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must ensure the facility is protected from the entry of rodents by ensuring all doors have a tight fitting seal. Three exterior doorways were observed with a gap under the door
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
90
May 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Bottom seals on outside screen doors were found damaged and the screen on one door was found torn at the time of this inspection. CA MGR stated it would be repaired.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: The screen covering the exhaust fan on the roof of the building was missing at the time of this inspection. CA Maint was called to repair the issue.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: REPEAT: Observed rodent droppings in the room between the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Also found a dead rodent in the well house at this facility. CA: Facility will continue to better seal the building against pests and work with pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainbow Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainbow Island on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainbow Island?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rainbow Island.
How does Rainbow Island compare to other restaurants in Sea Island?
Rainbow Island most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Sea Island average of 88.
Has Rainbow Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rainbow Island have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rainbow Island 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 Rainbow Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainbow Island is inspected around three times per year on average.
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