The Surfing Goat

15 Tybrisa St B, Tybee Island, GA 31328

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License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Surfing Goat three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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.

The Surfing Goat's latest score is in line with the Tybee Island average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed water build up on bottom of the reach in cooler attached to the prep top cooler. Condenser possibly leaking. CA: PIC shall fix cooler RCA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on gaskets and outersurfaces of reach in coolers underneath the prep top cooler. Observed food debris build up on the gaskets and outersurfaces of the upright reach in coolers in the main kitchen area. CA: PIC shall deep clean all equipment to ensure that surfaces remain clean. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen to be missing the hot water knob. Kitchen employees shall utilize the bar handwashing sink until repaired. RCA: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths lining roll-top cooler in main kitchen. CA: PIC removed all wiping cloths and will increase cleaning frequency if needed. RCA: Wiping cloths shall have no other use besides wiping.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a box of straws stored on the floor behind the bar without proper protection from contamination. CA: PIC placed boxes on shelf that was at least 6-inches above the floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the front door of the facility open and without any protection from the outside. CA: Door was closed. If the facility desires to have door open, an air curtain shall be installed.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Surfing Goat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Surfing Goat on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Surfing Goat compare to other restaurants in Tybee Island?

The Surfing Goat most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tybee Island average of 90.

Has The Surfing Goat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Surfing Goat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Surfing Goat 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 Surfing Goat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Surfing Goat is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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