SAVANNAH, Chatham County

Sandfly Barbeque

8413 FERGUSON AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 13, 2026
City
SAVANNAH
County
Chatham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw sewage on ground of establishment at clean off cap behind facility. Observed water pulling back up under the 3 compartments sink in the kitchen area. Observed Employees tracking discharge through facility.

COS: Repairs has been made by waste services. Facility has been cleaned and sanitize. Restaurant is ready to resume operations

CA: Closed facility for service and food preparation until repairs are made. Facility must be deep cleaned and sanitize prior to re-opening.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowls being used to handle dry goods such as flour, and sugar without handles. COS: PIC replaced bowls with scoops with handles.

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee in kitchen not wearing proper hair restraint while working with food. Rule: 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed whole smoked chicken (115 F) and sausage (108 F) being hot held in warming cabinet.

COS CA: Pic had employee reheat the chicken and sausage to proper hot holding temperatures. Hot held food shall be maintained at 135°F or above.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop sink to not have any running water available.

RCA: PIC shall have sink fixed and available within the recommended time frame.

Jul 2, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 669 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in walk in cooler and cold holding well to be above 41F. Walk-in cooler door had been propped open earlier due to deliveries.

RCA: Food was still within safe time period and walk-in was verified to reach acceptable temperatures. Food that had been prepped at 10AM is to be placed in ice. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed brunswick stew to be hot held at at 113F.

COS CA: PIC removed brunswick stew from hot holding to be reheated to proper temperatures. Hot held food shall be maintained at 135°F or above.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple critical violations due to a lack of managerial oversight.

RCA: PIC will implement a system to strengthen managerial oversight of employees and operations.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed bottles of water, gatorade, and lemonade in freezer that had been opened and drunk from.

COS CA: PIC removed drinks. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink in restroom without hot water available.

RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed clean containers in outdoor cooker area that were exposed to outside activity and debris on containers. Observed slime-like material on inside of ice machine.

RCA: PIC shall store clean dishware in an area protected from outside contamination. PIC shall clean and sanitize ice machine before refilling with ice. Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken in prep sink sitting in a bowl of water.

COS CA: PIC turned cold water on to thaw chicken. Completely submerged under running water At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees in kitchen area handling food without hair restraints.

RCA:

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, observed gasket on reach-in cooler torn. Observed outdoor cooking area missing door.

RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 814 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in walk in cooler and cold holding well to be above 41F. Refer to temperatures. CA/COS: PIC discarded all food items in walk in cooler that were food to be above 41F (mac and cheese- multiple pans, stew, green beans and baked beans). RCA: Coleslaw had been prepped at 12 was allowed to place on ice. If not sold by 4pm remaining product must be discarded. All food items in cold holding unit must be 41F or below unless it is being cooled. Food Service Rule: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken to be stored in hot holding warmer cabinet at temperatures below 135F. PIC stated that the chicken was just placed in unit at 2pm. CA/COS: PIC reheated chicken so that the temperature was above 135F. RCA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee actively drinking in the prep area and storing container on the tabletop in the main kitchen. COS/CA: PIC instructed employee to move into back area to drink and once done to wash hands and return to main kitchen. RCA/Food Service Rule: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple "clean" metal containers on shelving near ice machine and storage area to be grease to the touch and having old food debris. CA/COS: PIC removed containers to be washed and set up 3 compartment sink. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.