The Porch
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
The Porch, located at 549 Ocean Blvd in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, had a low-risk inspection on November 12, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one major and three minor violations, including issues with food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and proper storage of in-use utensils. Across four scored inspections, The Porch has historically maintained a low-risk status.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Nov 12, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grits and greens stored uncovered in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility replaced the torn wrap covers. CA: Facility must ensure that plastic wrap covers remain intact when used to cover stored food to prevent vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher sanitizer concentration low at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility must use three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until mechanical dishwasher is professionally serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sauce cup left in red pepper flake container used as a scoop at the time of this inspection. COS: Facility removed sauce cup from container. CA: Facility must ensure that scoop handles do not come into contact with food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in the dry storage section of the kitchen at the time of this inspection. CA: Facility has contacted pest control to handle the issue.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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