Dec 18, 2025
Routine
13 W BAY ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Routine
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed several TCS items in walk-in cooler to be cold-holding above 41F (see temperature log). Observed an ambient temperature of 44F. COS: PIC showed where temperature logs had been kept showing walk-in cooler was at 38F at 9:30 AM. Employees had walk-in cooler open for an extended period of time when stocking kitchen this morning. PIC was instructed to place all TCS items on ice to rapidly cool and call for walk-in to be serviced if it did not drop back down to 41F within the next 30 minutes.
Regulation: 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)
Observed a build-up of debris on the outside handles and bottom of reach-in and prep-top coolers. Observed a build-up of debris on dry storage racks in main kitchen area. Observed a build-up of debris in front of grill area. RCA: 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)
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Observed no paper towel at handsink.
CA COS: Employee reloaded paper towel in handsink.
RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:
Individual, disposable towels; Pf
A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Observed multiple food items stored uncovered in main kitchen inside reach ins (pie, chicken, fish). Observed ice bin under tv, next to bar uncovered with no overhead protection.
RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Observed boxes of single use (cups, napkins, and cutlery) items on floor under shelving in dry storage area.
RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.
(i) In a clean, dry location;
(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and
(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
Observed food debris build up on sides of appliances throughout main kitchen (stove, oven, reach ins)
RCA: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed trash, forks, food and soil debris on floor in main kitchen, behind bar, and in downstairs dry storage.
RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.
(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.
The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)
Observed soil and carbon build up on hood that is leaking onto back portion of grill.
RCA: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (C) (n) Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas, including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.