Sundae Cafe & Deli
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2024, Sundae Cafe & Deli has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Tybee Island restaurant, which scores around 90. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for the mechanical warewashing machine which was using chlorine sanitizer. RCA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the main kitchen handwashing sink at the start of inspection. CA: PIC turned hot water on and hot water was working. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed missing ceiling tiles througout the main kitchen and dish pit area. observed walls around the dish pit area to contain food debris build up. RCA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: upon entry into the kitchen, observed the rear kitchen door open to the outside without the air curtain turned on. CA: PIC turned on the air curtain.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prime rib not cooling at a rate of 15F per half hour. CA: PIC placed prime rib in the reach-in freezer.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler below grill not able to maintain temperatures of the food within the 41F or below safe range. The cooler held an ambient temperature of 53F for twenty minutes before dropping to 43F. CA: PIC placed all food on ice as all food was placed within the unit within the hour of inspection. PIC shall have unit inspected to change defrost setting. It is the responsibility of the PIC to ensure all TCS foods remain at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed small roll-top cooler that stores sauces not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. CA: PIC discarded all product.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in water near the dessert reach-in cooler. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple pieces of unused equipment stored in back hallway. RCA: All equipment shall be removed, repaired or replaced to remain in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large cut of prime rib stored in a reach-in cooler actively cooling. Prime rib was 73F and was not adequately cooling at a rate of 15F per half hour. CA: PIC placed prime rib in the freezer to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers missing thermometers. Observed coolers with thermometers not hanging in the warmest part of the cooler. 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. 2. Except as specified in paragraph 3 of this subsection, cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy...
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
52
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed unused plates, silverware and dishes stored in outside cabinets with doors open, covered in debris. RCA: All items within cabinets and cabinets themselves shall be deep cleaned to remove debris. Cabinets shall remained closed when not in use.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavy water accumulation at bottom of bar reach-in cooler. RCA: Cooler shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents condensation accumulation.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen and dish pit area. Observed ceiling tiles with heavy build-up or dust accumulation. Observed insulation showing through ceiling tile. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon entry into kitchen, observed rear kitchen door open to the outside without the air curtain turned on. CA: PIC turned air curtain on.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sundae Cafe & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sundae Cafe & Deli on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sundae Cafe & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sundae Cafe & Deli.
How does Sundae Cafe & Deli compare to other restaurants in Tybee Island?
Sundae Cafe & Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tybee Island average of 90.
Has Sundae Cafe & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sundae Cafe & Deli have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sundae Cafe & Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sundae Cafe & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sundae Cafe & Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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