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Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted Jan. 10–Jan. 16, 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

PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY, 3-A GATEWAY SAVANNAH

HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS INN, 17003 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH

BOWTIE BARBECUE CO LLC (MOBILE UNIT), 1101 E. MONTGOMERY CROSSROAD, SAVANNAH

BAR BUBBLY, 38 WHITAKER ST., SAVANNAH

VINCENZO'S PIZZERIA, 12417 WHITE BLUFF ROAD, SAVANNAH

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High to Moderate Scores

BOWTIE BARBECUE (BASE OF OPERATION), 1101 E. MONTGOMERY CROSSROAD, SUITE 5, SAVANNAH, 99

DOMINO'S PIZZA, 13015 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 99

TREE HOUSE, 309 W SAINT JULIAN ST., SAVANNAH, 98

BAY STREET BLUES, 17 E. BAY ST., SAVANNAH, 97

TIN DRUM ASIAN KITCHEN, 240 TANGER OUTLETS BLVD., SUITE 102, POOLER, 97

FRAMES N GAMES, 6 TOWNE CENTER COURT, POOLER, 97

MCDONALD'S, 7001 HIGHWAY 21, SAVANNAH, 96

MING ASIAN FUSION, 7401 SKIDAWAY ROAD, SUITE B, SAVANNAH, 95

COHEN'S RETREAT, 5715 SKIDAWAY RD SAVANNAH, 94

TARGET FOOD AVENUE, 14045 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 93

POKE HANA INC., 240 TANGER OUTLETS BLVD., SUITE 10,5 POOLER, 92

WAFFLE HOUSE #769, 6941 HIGHWAY 21, PORT WENTWORTH, 91

KAYAK KAFE' MIDTOWN, 5002 PAULSEN ST., SAVANNAH, 91

DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT, 13051 ABERCORN ST., SUITE A8, SAVANNAH, 90

THE PORTAL, 408 W. BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, 90

MARSHES OF SKIDAWAY (COMMUNITY CENTER)-ISLAND CLUB, 95 SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK ROAD, SAVANNAH, 90

NEW MANDARIN WOK, INC., 1 DIAMOND CAUSEWAY, SAVANNAH, 90

SONIC DRIVE-IN #4352, 396 CANE BRAKE ROAD, SAVANNAH, 90

Low Scores and Why

MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT, 5724 OGEECHEE ROAD, SAVANNAH, 89

Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food cold (bacon) holding above 41F in the reach in cooler near the back of the kitchen.

NEW CHINA GARDEN, 12322 LARGO DRIVE, SAVANNAH, 87

Inspector Notes: Observed hot water in bathroom to be turned off and only cold water available. PIC stated that water was turned off because of someone else using their hot water. Observed green bucket to be stored in handwashing sink in front food service. Observed containers of oil and soy sauce to be stored on the floor in the front area of the facility. Observed old food debris within cold holding units(towards the back) throughout the facility. Observed grease and debris along the walls behind the stove and wok station. Observed discolored and damaged ceiling tiles in the main kitchen and dry storage area. Observed walls under sink in bathroom to be damaged. RCA: Facility shall thoroughly cleaned and walls and cleaning fixed.

SAIGON BISTRO, 5700 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH, 86

Inspector Notes: 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. Inspector's Note: Observed multiple bowls and cups of employee food stored in reach in cooler above and along side food for sale. Notified PIC. PIC discarded all items. Observed multiple food items in facility that had no date, and were not prepared day of. Observed multiple food items with date labels that were outside of the 7 day safe holding time (Pork - 12/12. Soup - 12/29, discard date over 7 days). Notified PIC. PIC discarded all items that were not dated our past discard date. Observed multiple items stored in reach in cooler and walk in cooler that had no label on them, and could not be readily identified. Notified PIC. PIC discarded all items. Observed that score from two inspections previous was being displayed in restaurant, and reflected a score higher than previously assigned. Observed walk-in cooler with a damaged door that is not self-closing and water damage to the walls and ceilings with erosion at the joining points as well as cracks in walls.

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