Rock House Tybee

1518 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Rock House Tybee has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tybee Island restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed wings cooling in a large container in walk-in cooler. Wings were unable to cool at an adequate rate. CA: PIC reheated the wings because they were still within temperature and time. PIC shall cool wings on racks until cool enough to place in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in bulk flour, bread crumbs, etc. with handle contacting food product. CA: PIC rearranged scoops to prevent handle from touching food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed sides of equipment, bottoms of storage racks and various portions of equipment to have debris and old food residue. RCA: All non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up and debris on the walls throughout the facility. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be cleaned to sight and touch and in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed light bulb burned out in ventilation hood. RCA: All lights shall be working in a vent hood to provide adequate light intensity.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed server utilize cups to scoop ice instead of ice scoop. CA: Employee was educated on proper ice scooping protocols.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed being used as shelf liner in beer cooler behind bar. RCA: Wiping cloths shall only be used for wiping and no other task.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as a scoop being stored in bulk flour container. Observed scoop stored in bulk bread crumbs with handle contacting food product. CA: PIC removed bowl and rearranged scoop to prevent handle from touching food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed insulation on soda concentrate boxes in room behind bar. Observed hole in the ceiling that insulation had fallen from. RCA:

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed unsealed ceiling in room with ice machine, soda carbonate machine and mop sink. Ceiling shall be smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable. RCA: Seal ceiling with non-water based sealant.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mop stored with mop head on floor when not in active use. CA: PIC removed mop head and discarded in linen bucket to be washed.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee speaker stored next to clean containers in main kitchen. CA: PIC relocated speaker to an area where it was not in contact with food-contact surfaces.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rock House Tybee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rock House Tybee on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rock House Tybee?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rock House Tybee.

How does Rock House Tybee compare to other restaurants in Tybee Island?

Rock House Tybee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tybee Island average of 90.

Has Rock House Tybee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rock House Tybee have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rock House Tybee 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 Rock House Tybee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rock House Tybee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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