The Nest

511 Ocean Blvd, St Simons Island, GA 31522
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Nest has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in St Simons Island average 89, so The Nest is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found sani bucket and 3-comp sink under concentration on sanitizer at the time of this inspection COS corrected
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed two stacks of pans, and a stack of mixing bowls being stored with food contact surface exposed in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that utensils will be stored properly. CA: Bowls, pans, dishes shall be stored with food contact surface facing down to avoid vertical contamination.
86
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items (curry, peas, cauliflower) being hot held uncovered in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Chef covered items. CA: Food items being hot held must be covered as to protect these from vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two stacks of pans, and a stack of mixing bowls being stored with food contact surface exposed in main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated that utensils will be stored properly. CA: Bowls, pans, dishes shall be stored with food contact surface facing down to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
90
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: TCS Ranch and Yogurt were found being served after the 7 day code. COS Discarded. CA monitoring will increase.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found both sanitizer buckets in kitchen with incorrect concentration at the time of this inspection. COS remade with correct concentration CA Mgr said they would be sure to prime before use in the future
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nest on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nest?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Nest.

How does The Nest compare to other restaurants in St Simons Island?

The Nest most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St Simons Island average of 89.

Has The Nest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Nest have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Nest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.