The Cottage Custard and Coffee

238 Arnold Rd, St Simons Island, GA 31522

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, The Cottage Custard and Coffee has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Cottage Custard and Coffee's latest score of 95 sits above the St Simons Island average of 89. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a box of paper towels on the floor in storage. COS: The box was elevated. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all single use items are stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a cool, dry location.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Nov 25, 2025

Followup

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed glass cleaner in an unlabeled bottle in the chemical storage area a the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Reeducate staff on chemical labeling requirements.

511-6-1.07(6)(a)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: TCS yogurt Parfait and cut fruit cups were found being stored above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA unit will be monitored for temp

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Found 1/2 and 1/2 out of date at the time of this inspection. COS Milk discard at the time of the inspection. CA reeducate staff on FIFO

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no surface sanitizer bucket prepared in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS bucket prepared CA PIC will make one at the beginning of day going forward

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Mold like build up was found in the storage area of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. COS Ice discarded and machine cleaned. CA increase frequency of cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in the RI freezer dripping onto the racks at the time of this inspection. CA Contac maintainance.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed milk shake machine and cups with old food debris/build up at the time of this inspection. CA Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 3, 2024

Initial

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

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a fist aid kit and burn cream stored above single service items. COS: Items were moved. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store first aid items and chemicals below all single service items moving forward.

511-6-1.07(6)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a box of ice cream cones being stored on the floor. COS: Cones were elevated. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store all food products at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Weep Holes on the two Electro Freeze machines were found with old food build up in them at the time of this inspection. CA Cleaning weep hole will be added to the cleaning SOP

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cottage Custard and Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cottage Custard and Coffee on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cottage Custard and Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cottage Custard and Coffee.

How does The Cottage Custard and Coffee compare to other restaurants in St Simons Island?

The Cottage Custard and Coffee most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St Simons Island average of 89.

Has The Cottage Custard and Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cottage Custard and Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cottage Custard and Coffee 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 The Cottage Custard and Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cottage Custard and Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.

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