Salt Island Fish & Beer received a score of 94 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 23, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Salt Island Fish & Beer
Location: 101 LOVELL AVE TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 23, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 94/A
Inspector: Shawn Wallbillich
Permit number: FSP-025-003583
Inspection findings
11C – approved thawing methods used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple packages of tuna stored in an Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) with instructions to remove from packaging before thawing. CA COS: PIC discarded all fully thawed ROP tuna packages. RCA: 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; or Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed rat droppings in the liquor storage area by the front bar. next to the windows. CA: PIC vacuumed all droppings and contacted a pest control company to come out to the facility and determine where rats may be entering facility. PIC Shall contact Chatham County Health Department with proof of pest control visit and findings. RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and Eliminating harborage conditions.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed rat droppings in the liquor storage area by the front bar. next to the windows. CA: PIC vacuumed all droppings and contacted a pest control company to come out to the facility and determine where rats may be entering facility. PIC Shall contact Chatham County Health Department with proof of pest control visit and findings. RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and Eliminating harborage conditions.
General inspector comments
Joint Inspection with Anastacia Goolsby.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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