Zachry's Riverhouse
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
82
Score
Zachry's Riverhouse appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Jekyll Island restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had raw bacon stored above "ready to eat" tartar/cocktail sauce. COS: Management had the items rearranged. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that raw animal foods are never stored above ready to eat foods and items that will not be cooked.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had boxes of single use napkins stored on the floor. COS: Management had the boxes elevated. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all single use items are properly stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in a clean, dry location.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
82
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the salad perp top and walk in cooler were storing TCS food items above 41 Deg f. COS: All out of temp TCS food items were discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to monitor internal food temps throughout the day and to alert management when equipment is malfunctioning. All TCS food items must be stored in equipment capable of keeping the internal temps 41 deg f or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member handled a bag of raw chicken thawing in a sink then attempted to change gloves without washing hands before returning to food prep. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff member to wash their hands and they complied. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all staff members are trained to properly wash their hands after contact with raw meats before returning to other food prep activities.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a container of severely molded cut tomatoes was in storage in the walk in cooler. COS: Container was discarded. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to ensure that all foods that are unsafe for consumption are discarded immediately.
511-6-1.04(1)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that a staff member was using their bare hands to place lemons on guest drinks. COS: Glynn EH instructed staff member to wash their hands and put on fresh gloves before touching lemons. CA: Glynn EH instructs management to train staff to only touch Ready to Eat food items with gloved hands or tongs.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items being stored inside the WIC beyond the 7 days allotted at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC discarded the items. CA: PIC stated staff shall be retrained to ensure items are discarded on time.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing dish machine not dispensing sanitizer at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC stated someone is being called today to repair the machine and it shall not be used until it is repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed various items stored in the WIC without date labels and various items with the incorrect label at the time of this inspection. CA: PIC stated staff shall be retrained to label appropriately and to remove labels when changing the contents.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a knife stored in the bar area with food build up at the time of this inspection. COS: Staff member took knife to be washed. CA: PIC stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various items of food (cut onions, guacamole, shrimp and grits sauce) missing the date label in the WI cooler and an under counter cooler in the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed at the time of this inspection three boxes of olive oil and a pack of juice bottles being stored in the floor in the kitchen and lobby areas respectively. CA: All food items must be stored at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zachry's Riverhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zachry's Riverhouse on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zachry's Riverhouse?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Zachry's Riverhouse.
How does Zachry's Riverhouse compare to other restaurants in Jekyll Island?
Zachry's Riverhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Jekyll Island average of 85.
Has Zachry's Riverhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zachry's Riverhouse have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zachry's Riverhouse 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 Zachry's Riverhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zachry's Riverhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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