Toucan's Ale House
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Toucan's Ale House, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brunswick restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler with multiple TCS items holding between 47-51F at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded TCS items holding above 41F. And contacted maintenance to service the unit. CA: Ensure that the walk in cooler is holding all TCS products 41F and below at all times.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility using time as a public health control for their breading station with no SOP, no logs, no time stamping at the time of this inspection. Facility staff stated they start is at 11 and change it at 4pm. I explained that this would be incorrect for proper TPHC as TPHC would only be allowed for 4 hours, not 5. COS: PIC discarded breading flour and washes, replaced TCS food products, and time stamped to discard after 4 hours. CA: Ensure staff follows proper TPHC protocols. Example provided to management.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees don gloves without first washing hands. Gloves were donned without washing after using phone and changing tasks. COS: I instructed staff to wash hands between changing tasks and before donning gloves. CA: Employees shall wash hands when tasks are changed, phone use, breaks, including before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 food cans for use in the kitchen with severe denting at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded dented cans. CA: Ensure that dented cans are separated from in use/for service areas when dented and prevented from being used.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed facility with build up and drips on the vent hood system, underside of pass thru lines, dust on the front service prep area, rust on knife holder, dust and debris on AC ventilation, and build up in cooler racks at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up and potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
64
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in "coca cola" cooler that was storing TCS salsa and Sour cream at temps above 41 deg f. COS: Tcs food items were discarded. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that TCS food items are cold held at temps of 41 deg f or below when in storage.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility Ice machine displayed significant buildup on the internal food contact surfaces. COS: Ice was discarded and machine began being cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized often enough to ensure that they are clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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 peppermints stored on the floor at the hostess station. COS: The peppermints were elevated. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all foods are stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had non food contact surfaces of the drink station and inside of prep top coolers that displayed significant buildup on non food contact surfaces. COS: Management had the surfaces cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that non food contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned often enough to ensure that they are free of buildup and residue accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had boxes of disposable cutlery sets stored on the floor. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all single service items are properly stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
67
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items (Ranch, tartar, sour cream) being cold held at temperatures above the allowed 41 F in counter top cooler in the server station at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded food items. CA: All TCS food items being cold held must be kept at or below 41 F to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed main Quat. sanitizer solution in three compartment sink as well as a sanitizer bucket in bar area with a concentration well above 500 ppm at the time of this inspection. COS: Management remade sanitizer solution. CA: Quat. sanitizer solution shall be kept within the allowed range of 200 ppm to 400 ppm to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticide spray being stored on a rack above clean dishes in the dishwashing area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed insecticide and sent clean dishes to be rewashed. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container with several pieces of salmon being cold held thawed and inside their reduced oxygen packaging in a reach in cooler in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Salmon discarded. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less prior to or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dressings, oysters and beef patties stored uncovered in small table cooler, reach in cooler, and reach in freezer respectively in the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: management covered food items. CA: All food must be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
58
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup in the food contact surface of the ice maker at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility cleaned the ice maker. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning frequency of the surfaces to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility mechanical dishwasher sanitizer out of concentration at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility has switched to the three compartment sink until the dishwasher sanitizer can be replaced. CA: Facility stated new sanitizer will delivered tomorrow.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed at the time of this inspection that the facility had a soda gun nozzle and soda machine that were displaying buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management had these surfaces cleaned and sanitized. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning frequency of the surfaces to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters and fished stored uncovered in a reach in cooler as well as prep top coolers left uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility management covered the uncovered food. CA: Facility must ensure that stored foods remained covered to prevent overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the walls of the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase frequency of cleaning the walk in cooler to ensure buildup does not occur.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed right ventilation hood entirely missing its filters while operating at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility stated they will return the filters to the hood once they have been cleaned.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
64
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods stored in the walk in cooler, a reach in cooler, and a prep top cooler stored above 41F at the time of this inspection. COS:Management discarded all out of temperature foods. CA: Facility must ensure all time/temperature control for safety foods are stored at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters, chicken, and fish stored uncovered in a reach in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the uncovered meats covered. CA: Facility must ensure that foods stored remained covered to prevent overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed hood filters damaged and a gap between filters at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility management stated they will have the filters replaced.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like buildup on the walls of the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase frequency of cleaning the walk in cooler to ensure buildup does not occur.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toucan's Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toucan's Ale House on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toucan's Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Toucan's Ale House.
How does Toucan's Ale House compare to other restaurants in Brunswick?
Toucan's Ale House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brunswick average of 88.
Has Toucan's Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toucan's Ale House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toucan's Ale House 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 Toucan's Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toucan's Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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