Tribuzio's Grille
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Tribuzio's Grille appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Tribuzio's Grille's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple cleaners and medicine stored over food & equipment. COS: Items were relocated when identified. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all chemicals, medicines and potentially toxic substances are properly stored in a specific area separate and away from food, equipment, and single use items.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple unlabeled spray bottles of cleaner throughout the main kitchen. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all working containers of chemicals are properly labeled with the common name of the chemical inside.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple in use knives stored in contact with old food/grease buildup in-between two cooling units. COS: Knives were removed cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that knives and equipment are clean to sight and touch and stored in areas that are clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
70
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the soda gun nozzles at the bar displayed significant buildup on the dispensing surfaces. COS: Management had the surfaces cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that the soda gun nozzles are being cleaned often enough to ensure that they are kept 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 inspection that the facility had multiple boxes of frozen foods in the floor in the walk in freezer. COS: Management elevated the boxes onto a milk crate. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all foods are stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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 black buildup on internal food contact surfaces. COS: Glynn EH instructed management to shut down machine and begin discarding ice for cleaning. Management complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that the internal food contact surfaces of the ice machine are being cleaned frequently enough to keep then clean to sight/touch and sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple boxes of frozen foods stored inside the box on the floor of the walk in cooler. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to create a system where all foods are being stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure the display of the most recent inspection report at all times.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a significant amount of tableware (spoons,forks) stored in a way that only the food/lip contact could be grabbed. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to store all kitchen/tableware where only the handles will be grabbed by employees.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
78
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member was using a quat sanitizer bucket with a concentration of 500+ppm. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff to remake the bucket to 150-200ppm staff complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all staff is trained to properly create quat sanitizer buckets of 150 - 200 ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member used a handwashing sink in the main kitchen for dumping out their sani bucket and the handwashing sink in the bar was being used as a dump sink. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all staff is trained that handwashing sinks are to only be used for the sole purpose of washing hands.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the handwashing sink at the main bar was not supplied hot water. It was discovered that the under the counter hot water heater had been unplugged. COS: Management plugged the unit in and restored supply. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all handwashing sinks are being supplied 100 deg f water at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had ROP fish completely defrosted still sealed in the bag. COS: Management discarded the fish. CA: Management stated that staff will be re trained to properly remove ROP fish from the packaging completely before thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that staff had multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the facility. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that all soiled wiping cloths are being stored inside of appropriate strength sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
64
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed. CA: Management stated that they will display the most recent inspection report at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple large containers of dry good with cup with no handles as the serving utensil with the rim of the container in contact with the dry product. COS: Management removed the cups. CA: Management stated that they will ensure that any utensils being stored inside on non-tcs dry goods will have appropriate handles and the handles will be stored outside of the food product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in freezer displayed significant ice drips/buildup originating from the freezing unit. CA: Management stated that they would remove the ice buildup and perform any maintenance/repairs necessary to alleviate the buildup.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had two sleeves of raw oysters that were completely defrosted cloudy with visible signs of spoilage. COS: Management discarded the oysters. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to discard any shellstock that has visible signs of spoilage.
511-6-1.04(1)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the bar area was not being served hot water. CA: Management stated that they are working to have hot water restored to the bar area. Management stated that hot/boiling water is being supplied from the main kitchen area when needed at the sinks in the bar area.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tribuzio's Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tribuzio's Grille on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tribuzio's Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tribuzio's Grille.
How does Tribuzio's Grille compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?
Tribuzio's Grille most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jekyll Island average of 85.
Has Tribuzio's Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tribuzio's Grille have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tribuzio's Grille means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tribuzio's Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tribuzio's Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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