The River Bar at the Cloister

100 Cloister Dr, Sea Island, GA 31561
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The River Bar at the Cloister has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Sea Island restaurant, which scores around 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found cut melon, 1/2 and 1/2, and heavy cream being held above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded. CA Fix or repair cooler
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: High Temp Dish machine was not reaching the required temperature at the time of this inspection. COS Dishes taken to alternate high temp machine CA Call for service
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
78
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Can opener was found with food build up from the day before at the time of this inspection. COS Washed CA Chef will get with stewarding on this matter
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dish machine was not reaching sanitizing temp at the time of this inspection. COS 3 comp will be used CA monitor temps closer
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoops were found being stored with food contact surface not protected from contamination at the time of this inspection. COS moved CA reeducate staff on proper storage and food contact protection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found Hot Hold grilled chicken being held at a temperature below the required 135 degrees F at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Chef will make sure reheat process is being completed properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed an unlabeled spray bottle of chemical being stored in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Chef will assure that all bottles are labeled with the common name of the product inside.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Condensate from a RI cooling unit was observed collecting on top of a pan of bread in the RI cooler at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Pan was put in unit to keep dripping from hitting food product.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The non food contact surfaces of an oven in the kitchen area was found in an unclean condition at the time of this inspection. CA Chef will increase cleaning frequency on the unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The River Bar at the Cloister last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The River Bar at the Cloister on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The River Bar at the Cloister?

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

How does The River Bar at the Cloister compare to other restaurants in Sea Island?

The River Bar at the Cloister most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Sea Island average of 88.

Has The River Bar at the Cloister's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The River Bar at the Cloister have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The River Bar at the Cloister 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 River Bar at the Cloister inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The River Bar at the Cloister is inspected around three times per year on average.