Restaurant Inspections: Barflies take on whole new meaning at downtown pub
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted Nov. 15–21, 2023. 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
SPANKY'S BEACHSIDE, 1605 STRAND AVE., TYBEE ISLAND
MEI JIA CHINESE RESTAURANT, 920 MORGANS CORNER ROAD, SUITE 3F, POOLER
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, 2120 POOLER PKWY., POOLER
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN, 7705 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
SODEXO FOOD MGMT. SERVICE, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
INNOVATIONS CAFETERIA RDC, 3 INNOVATIONS DRIVE, SAVANNAH
PRODUCT SUPPORT DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PSDC), 555 NORTH PORT PKWY., SAVANNAH
HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5111 DILLON AVE., SAVANNAH
FIVE GUYS, 6 MILL CREEK CIRCLE, SUITE B, POOLER
GUNN'S LLC DBA WATER WITCH TIKI, 2220 BULL ST., SAVANNAH
KING TEA LLC, 201 TANGER OUTLET BLVD., SUITE 705, POOLER
CHICK-FIL-A GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE COMPLETIONS CAFE, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
PHAT GIRLZ, 221 TANGER OUTLET BLVD., POOLER
LULU'S CHOCOLATE BAR, 4700 HWY. 80 E, SAVANNAH
FLIGHT LINE CAFE, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
PRODUCTS SUPPORT CAFE, 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT DRIVE, SAVANNAH
ROYAL 10 CINEMAS, 5 TOWNE CENTER COURT, POOLER
MICRO MARKET (Z), 102 AIRWAYS AVE., SAVANNAH
MICRO MARKET (Y), 100 AIRWAYS AVE., SAVANNAH
743 MARKET, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
COURTYARD SAVANNAH, 419 POOLER PKWY., POOLER
SAWADDEE KA, 111 CANAL ST., SUITE 201, POOLER
GULFSTREAM SC EAST MICRO MARKET, 1000 DAVIDSON DRIVE, SAVANNAH
GULFSTREAM PRODUCT SUPPORT CAFE (BASE OF OPERATIONS), 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT ROAD, SAVANNAH
GULFSTREAM NORTHWEST CAFE, 103 AIRWAYS AVE., SAVANNAH
SONIC DRIVE-IN #4096, 185 POOLER PKWY., POOLER
BAYMONT INN, 130 CONTINENTAL BLVD., POOLER
RISE PIES HANDCRAFTED PIZZA, 200 TANGER OUTLET BLVD., STE 131 POOLER
PINSPIRATION POOLER, 1011 TOWNE CENTER BLVD., SUITE 105, POOLER
DAVE & BUSTER'S, 200 TANGER OUTLET BLVD., SUITE 790, POOLER
CHARLYES PHILLY STEAKS, 7804 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH
Note to Restaurants: Floors are not storage shelves and clean those ventilation hoods
Restaurant Scores: Cross-contamination of raw, ready-to-eat foods at popular Japanese restaurant
High to Moderate Scores
SIGNATURE OF SAVANNAH, 815 E. 63RD ST., SAVANNAH, 99
MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL, 7801 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 99
RENOWNED FOOD LLC DBA WILLYUMS (MOBILE UNIT), 40 E. DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH, 98
TACO BELL, 145 POOLER PKWY., POOLER, 98
SOUTHERN COTTON BBQ & CATERING INC. DBA WILEY'S BBQ, 4700 US HWY. 80 E, SUITE N, SAVANNAH, 97
SPANISH OAKS RETREAT, 8510 WHITFIELD AVE., SAVANNAH, 96
LA NOPALERA, 108 MALL BLVD., SAVANNAH, 96
AQUA VITAE, 719 E. 65TH ST., SAVANNAH, 96
EMMANUEL TABERNACLE APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH (BASE OF OPERATIONS), 1001 E. HENRY ST., SAVANNAH, 96
CUP TO CUP CAFE, 140 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 96
KOOL VIBES PIZZA & WINGS, LLC., 4501 MONTGOMERY ST., SAVANNAH, 96
SARKU JAPAN, 7804 ABERCORN ST., FC-10, SAVANNAH, 95
THE TYBEE SAND BAR, INC, 1512 BUTLER AVE., TYBEE ISLAND, 95
SOHO SOUTH CAFE, 12 W. LIBERTY ST., SAVANNAH, 95
MCDONALD'S, 13100 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 94
KRYSTAL RESTAURANTS LLC, 10003 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 93
ISLAND BREEZE, 2818 MONTGOMERY ST., SAVANNAH, 93
FIREHOUSE SUBS, 1935 E VICTORY DR., SAVANNAH, 91
RESIDENCE INN SAVANNAH MIDTOWN, 5710 WHITE BLUFF ROAD, SAVANNAH, 91
STARBUCKS COFFEE, 2011 POOLER PKWY., POOLER, 91
SUNABELLA SENIOR LIVING, 231 W. MONTGOMERY CROSSROAD, SAVANNAH, 91
DOTTIE'S, 207 W. BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, 91
RENOWNED FOOD LLC DBA AFTER ATE, 40 E. DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH, 91
THE FAMOUS SHABAZZ SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 502 W. VICTORY DRIVE, SAVANNAH, 91
SIX PENCE PUB, 245 BULL ST., SAVANNAH, 91
STARRCHEX GEORGIA, LLC DBA CHECKERS, 100 W. DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH, 91
ANITA DELI SANDWICH, LLC, 348 JEFFERSON ST., SAVANNAH, 91
TORTUGA'S ISLAND GRILLE, 2815 RIVER DRIVE, THUNDERBOLT, 90
FLAT TOP GRILL INC., 125 FOXFIELD WAY, SUITE 5, POOLER, 90
Low Scores and Why
LOVE'S SEAFOOD, 6817 CHIEF O.F. LOVE ROAD, SAVANNAH, 89
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food items in reach-in cooler (sliced tomatoes, sauce, sausage, crab cake) to be above 41 degrees. Observed items on ice bath (ranch and sliced tomatoes) to be above 41 degrees.
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CTR. MAIN CAFE, 4700 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH, 87
Inspector Notes: Observed several hand wash sinks with hot water reading under required 100 degrees F (94F, 97F, 74F). 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. Observed chicken tender under lamp to be 98F. Observed chicken on cooling rack to be 116 F. Observed chicken in warming cabinet to be 122 F. 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 135°F (57°C) or above.
THE ORDINARY PUB, LLC, 217.5 W BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, 86
Inspector Notes: Observed water at handsink with low pressure. Observed steak being thawed in hand sink upon arrival into main kitchen at beginning of inspection. Observed build up of mildew like substance on soda nozzle holder and between dispensers on drink machine. Observed blue tape on dishes that are stored away as clean. Observed paper goods (napkins, cups, plates) stored on floor in dry storage. Observed dust/ debris build up on ceiling, fans and different fixtures around main kitchen. Observed mildew like substance on walls in main kitchen, mostly by hand sink. Observed grease/debris buildup on hood system. Observed fruit flies throughout facility, mostly at main bar.
OMELETTE HOUSE, 7400 ABERCORN ST., SUITE 701 SAVANNAH, 85
Inspector Notes: Observed improper separation of raw meats in multiple coolers. In prep cooler, chicken stored next to sausage. Salmon stored next to sliced onions and mushrooms. In reach in, RTE ham stored next to raw shell eggs. Raw chicken stored on top of shell eggs. Located a reminder on the menu on the consumer advisory; however, food items that can be served raw or undercooked is not disclosed on the menu (no asterisk next to food product which can be undercooked). Advised PIC to indicate which menu items that can be served and/or undercooked.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Chatham County restaurant inspection scores Nov. 15–21, 2023.
