Zuzu's
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
70
Score
Zuzu's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Apr 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Saint Simons Island facility scores 88, putting Zuzu's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM certificate was expired at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager stated she will renew her certificate. CA: Certified food safety manager shall maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have soap in any of the handwashing sinks in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management added more soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoop being stored in a cup with residual ice cream on it at the time of this inspection. COS: Management washed ice scoop. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed A/C was not working at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container with corn dogs and a container with sliced tomatoes where left uncovered in bottom area of preptop cooler in kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Items covered. CA: All food must be stored covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 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 quat sanitizer at the 3 comp sink was dispensing at concentrations above 400ppm. COS: Glynn Eh instructed management to ensure that before use the sanitizer is diluted to at least 200ppm before use management complied. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to have the dispensing equipment serviced so that it properly dispensing at approved levels. Management is to ensure that quat sanitizer concentrations are dispensed at 150-400ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility potato slicer displayed significant old food buildup on it. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to have the unit deep cleaned before it is used again and to ensure that it and all food contact surfaces are being cleaned and sanitized often enough to ensure that they are kept clean to sight and touch as well as sanitary.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility silverware was being stored inside of cups with dust/debris at the bottom. COS: The cups of silverware were removed and sent to be cleaned and sanitized. CA: Glynn Eh instructs management to ensure that equipment once cleaned and sanitized is stored in a clean, dry location at least 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2024
Followup
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed two items of food uncovered, one in the WI cooler (tray of bacon) and one in the WI freezer (Bag of cheese sticks) at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered tray of bacon and closed bag with cheese sticks. CA: All food items must be covered when stored to protect them from vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed that under grill cooler had food items (Beef patty, tuna salad, colby jack cheese, ham) at a temperature above the allowed 41 F at the time of this inspection. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed main sanitizing solution in three sink compartment did not have any measurable Quat. sanitizer in it. CA: Sanitizing Quaternary ammonium solution for sanitizing food contact surfaces needs to be between 200 to 400 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several items of TCS food not being covered in both WI cooler (Bacon), and WI freezer (Chicken strips, chicken bites, jalapeno poppers, cheese sticks) at the time of this inspection. CA: All food items must be covered when stored to protect them from vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zuzu's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zuzu's on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zuzu's?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zuzu's.
How does Zuzu's compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
Zuzu's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has Zuzu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zuzu's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zuzu's 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 Zuzu's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zuzu's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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