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Back River Brewery
402 1ST ST , TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 15, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on March 10, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 15, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100December 5, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B83March 10, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed improper separation of ready-to-eat foods and raw fruits/vegetables in walk-in cooler. Observed raw beef brisket stored over raw chicken all stored over raw beef sirloin. Observed a box of ears of corn and avocados stored on top of vacuum sealed bag of whole cut steak.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed dish washer not producing a sanitizer residue on dishes after multiple washes. RCA: Bartender attempted to prime the unit but still would not produce a chemical residue. Facility shall use the three-compartment sink for all dishes until unit is repaired and verified by the Chatham County Health Department (912) 356-2160.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed responsibilities of the PIC not being met at time of inspection due to multiple violations directly relating to foodborne illness. Violations included not maintaining a certified food safety manager of staff, improper separation of raw foods and ready to eat foods and not ensuring food-contact surfaces are clean. RCA: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed the certified food safety manager no longer employed by the company. Facility was not able to produce an additional certified employee at time of inspection. RCA: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”A91January 22, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed dish washer not producing a sanitizer residue on dishes after wash.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed ice in the bar handwashing sink. RCA: Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed mop stored in mop bucket to dry. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - Drying Mops (C) (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-025-005264. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.