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Bubba Gumbo's Restaurant
4 HWY 80 OLD TYBEE RD , TYBEE ISLAND, GA 31328 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A90July 8, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed bag of fries stored directly on top of raw chicken in the prep top reach in cooler on main cook line.
−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 food debris build up on sides of the prep top cooler in front of fryer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A91December 10, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed the following items stored in the prep top cooler in main kitchen held above the safe temperature of 41F: tomato slices, crab cakes, sausage, cole slaw, cheese slices, oysters. COS: PIC discarded the listed items. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”A96May 2, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wiping cloths throughout the facility being used to catch moisture in food containers or equipment. RCA: Wiping cloths shall only be used for wiping. Wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer when not in active use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed heavy condensation build-up in the bottom of the primary roll-top cooler. RCA: All equipment shall remain in good repair and be capable of maintaining sanitary condition to store food within.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A94January 22, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed very low water pressure at the bar hand sink. RCA: Third repeat violation. Risk control plan established. A plumber will be contacted within the next 14 days to establish a repair plan. If the sink is not repair prior to next inspection, an informal hearing will be held.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed salad dressing bottles stored in salad mix. Observed herb butter nested in bleu cheese crumbles.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (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-025-002192. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.