Restaurant Inspections: Lessons in dishwashing at midtown Savannah establishment
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted May 8–May 14, 2024. Scores in each category are listed by most recent inspection date.
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.
Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Perfect Scores
RENOWNED FOOD DBA THE CONCEPT, 40 E. DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH
CHARLES ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 220 E. 49TH ST., SAVANNAH
SAWADDEE KA, 111 CANAL ST., SUITE 201, POOLER
NIXTATE, 2411 DESOTO AVE., SAVANNAH
UNCLE JUNE'S LLC, 2411 DESOTO AVE., SAVANNAH
GOODY'S, 1526 BULL ST., SAVANNAH
FLORA & FAUNA, 2401 BULL ST., SAVANNAH
HUBERT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 768 GRANT ST., SAVANNAH
LOVEZZOLA'S PIZZA AND SUBS, 320 E. HIGHWAY 80, POOLER
REPEAL 33, 125 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD., SAVANNAH
TYBEE ISLAND MARITIME ACADEMY, 714 LOVELL AVE., TYBEE ISLAND
DRURY INN & SUITES, 500 E. HWY 80, POOLER
ALLEY CAT LOUNGE, 207 W. BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH
Last Week's Restaurant Inspections: Multiple restaurants cautioned to increase frequency of cleanings
More Restaurant Inspections: Donut shop cited for using expired ingredients
High to Moderate Scores
BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1909 CYNTHIA ST., SAVANNAH, 99
MERCER MIDDLE SCHOOL, 210 ROMMEL AVE., GARDEN CITY, 96
ABE'S ON LINCOLN, 17 LINCOLN ST., SAVANNAH, 96
PARKER'S SMOKED MEATS, LLC, 12409 WHITE BLUFF ROAD, SAVANNAH, 95
MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL, 2025 E. 52ND ST., SAVANNAH, 94
WAFFLE HOUSE #1010, 7301 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 94
BEACH HIGH SCHOOL, 3001 HOPKINS ST., SAVANNAH, 94
TACO BELL #9920, 14005 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 91
CHA BELLA, 102 E BROAD ST., SAVANNAH, 90
THE SALTY PELICAN, 31 B MEDDIN DRIVE, TYBEE ISLAND, 90
LOW SCORES AND WHY
CAREY HILLIARD'S RESTAURANT, 3316 SKIDAWAY ROAD, SAVANNAH, 87
Inspector Notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher not reaching 165F to properly sanitize dishwasher. Observed mildew-like substance inside of ice machines. Observed mildew-like substance on sides of nozzles of soda machines. Observed reduced oxygen packaged fish with a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment thawed in reach-in cooler still in packaging. Observed facility without methods to test high heat warewasher temperatures. Observed grease and food debris on sides of equipment, pipes, fans, vents, electrical boxes, and fire extinguishers. Observed grease, food debris, and build-up on floors, walls, and ceilings.
TWO CRACKED EGGS, 202 E. BAY ST., SAVANNAH, 82
Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towel at hand sink upon arrival. Observed several TCS items in walk-in cooler being held above 41F. Observed multiple employees working grill and prep area without hair restraints.
QUALITY INN MIDTOWN, 7100 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 79
Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels available at hand-sink in kitchen. Observed employee only washing dishes. Stopped employee and educated on the wash, rinse, sanitize, and air drying dishes. Observed TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bags of bacon were between 50 and 60 degrees F. Observed TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bags of bacon were between 50 and 60 degrees F.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Chatham County GA Health Inspection scores for May 8-14 2024
