Tara Thai and Sushi

307 Longview Plz Unit 307, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tara Thai and Sushi appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “utensils, equipment and linens”, which has been cited two times.

Tara Thai and Sushi's latest score is in line with the St Simons Island average of 89. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container with prepared tuna did not have a date label on it at the time of this inspection. COS: Item discarded. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple stacks of bowls and dishes being stored uncovered with food contact area exposed throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Items inverted. CA: Clean dishes shall be stored covered or inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher was not producing any chlorine sanitizer (0ppm) at the time of this inspection. COS: EH instructs staff to switch to manual warewashing while dishwasher is serviced. CA: Dishwasher shall produce a chlorine sanitizer concentration that is within the allowed 50ppm to 100ppm to avoid contamination.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser with a large amount of grease and debris on top of it behind the cooking line in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management cleaned dispensers. CA: All physical facilities must be maintained clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed two rice scoops being kept in a small crock pot with water at a temperature of 124 F in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management sent utensils to be washed and discarded water. CA: Between use utensils shall be stored in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C).

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several small "soup bowls", two large pots, and two stacks of small plates stored uncovered with the food contact surface exposed in the server and kitchen areas at the time of this inspection. COS: Inverted. CA: Clean equipment such as pots must be stored covered or inverted to protect from vertical contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered (frozen crab rangoon, frozen wonton, grill sauces) throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all food items. CA: All food items shall be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service items being used as scoops and being stored inside rice and MSG bins in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed SSI from bins. CA: SSI shall not be reused nor stored in contact with food.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat temperature control for safety food items (Salmon, imitation crab, cream cheese) being kept above the allowed 41 F in a display cooler at the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Advised manager to discard product. CA: Ready to eat time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tara Thai and Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tara Thai and Sushi on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tara Thai and Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tara Thai and Sushi.

How does Tara Thai and Sushi compare to other restaurants in St Simons Island?

Tara Thai and Sushi most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the St Simons Island average of 89.

Has Tara Thai and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tara Thai and Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tara Thai and Sushi 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 Tara Thai and Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tara Thai and Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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