Ziggys Ssi
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Ziggys Ssi has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
That's lower than the typical St Simons Island restaurant, which scores around 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility has 2 expired CFSM certificates posted and no current certified manager. CA: Management stated that they will have their previous CFSM take the course again a acquire a new certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had 2 soda gun nozzles displaying significant 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 these surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
82
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed four blocks of rewrapped American cheese and a container with rewrapped cheesesteak without date label in two separate reach in coolers in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Items discarded. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, 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 after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in bar area did not have paper towels at the time of this inspection. COS: Management added paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to containers with cooked bacon and a box with tea filters left uncovered in the kitchen and dry storage area respectively at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: All food items must be stored covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bucket with unclean water and debris under handwashing sink in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed bucket and sent to be cleaned. CA: Unclean and potentially contaminated water shall not be stored in the kitchen area to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
90
May 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service item cup being used as scoop and a SSI container being used to portion vinegar in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager disposed of single service items. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed trash can without a lid in unisex employee bathroom in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Hood system was displaying dust and grease buildup in kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ziggys Ssi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ziggys Ssi on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Ziggys Ssi compare to other restaurants in St Simons Island?
Ziggys Ssi most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the St Simons Island average of 89.
Has Ziggys Ssi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ziggys Ssi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ziggys Ssi 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 Ziggys Ssi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ziggys Ssi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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