The Porch Base

549 Ocean Blvd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Porch Base, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensils”, showing up two times.

The Porch Base's latest score of 78 falls below the Saint Simons Island average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration low at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must use three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until mechanical dishwasher is professionally serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in the dry storage section of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility has contacted pest control to handle the issue.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sauce cup left in red pepper flake container used as a scoop at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed sauce cup from container. CA: Facility must ensure that scoop handles do not come into contact with food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grits and greens stored uncovered in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility replaced the torn wrap covers. CA: Facility must ensure that plastic wrap covers remain intact when used to cover stored food to prevent vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility returned scoop to its holder. CA: Facility must ensure that non food-contact surfaces do not come into contact with food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the built in ice scoop stored within the front food service ice maker at the time of this inspection. COS: The scoop was removed from the ice maker, facility management stated they will discard it as they are using a newer scoop. CA: Facility must ensure that mold-like buildup is prevented, cleaned, and sanitized to ensure that all surfaces within the ice machine are free of contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed towels from a paper towel dispenser in direct contact with cooked chicken under a heat lamp at the time of this inspection. COS: The facility has removed the paper towel. CA: The facility has been advised to move the heat lamp and chicken further from the paper towel dispenser to prevent future contamination.
511-6-1.04(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Porch Base last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Porch Base on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Porch Base?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Porch Base.

How does The Porch Base compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?

The Porch Base most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.

Has The Porch Base's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Porch Base have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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