PERFECT SCORES
Driftaway Cafe, 7400 SKIDAWAY ROAD, SAVANNAH
Panda Express, 318 MALL BLVD., SAVANNAH
Hop Atomica, 535 E. 39TH ST., SAVANNAH
Flight Line Cafe, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
Products Support Cafe, 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT DRIVE, SAVANNAH
Sodexo Food MGMT. Service, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
Innovations Cafeteria RDC, 3 INNOVATIONS DRIVE, SAVANNAH
Chick-Fil-A, 500 GULFSTREAM ROAD, SAVANNAH
Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana, 2411 DESOTO AVE., SAVANNAH
Oh Crepe!, 341 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, SAVANNAH
Chick-Fil-A NWQ Cafe, 103 AIRWAYS AVE., SAVANNAH
Bay Street Blues, 17 E. BAY ST., SAVANNAH
Miss Sophie's at the Mighty 8th, 175 BOURNE AVE., POOLER
Savannah Filipino Authentic Cuisine, 5515 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
Chiriya's Thai Cuisine, 3017 VICTORY DRIVE, THUNDERBOLT
The Perry Lane
Hotel - Pool Bar, 256 PERRY ST., SAVANNAH
Two Tides Brewing Company, 2424 DESOTO AVE., SAVANNAH
Subway, 5205 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
Happy Wok Chinese Restaurant, 7306 HIGHWAY 21, PORT WENTWORTH
Savannah Country Club, 501 WILMINGTON ISLAND ROAD, SAVANNAH
Independent Presbyterian Church Kitchen, 25 W. OGLETHORPE AVE., SAVANNAH
Cook Out - Savannah, 3009 SKIDAWAY ROAD, SAVANNAH
The Sexton Pub and Provisions, 9 W. 43RD ST., SAVANNAH
Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Historic, 603 W. OGLETHORPE AVE., SAVANNAH
River Street Riverboat (Savannah River Queen), 9 E. RIVER ST., SAVANNAH
Rinconcito Latino, 2308 SKIDAWAY ROAD, SAVANNAH
Bonita Boutique & Cafe, 485 JIMMY DELOACH PARKWAY SUITE E., SAVANNAH
Cup to Cup Cafe, 140 JOHNNY MERCER BLVD. SUITE 5C, SAVANNAH
HIGH TO MODERATE SCORES
Pizza Hut, 318 MALL BLVD. UNIT 300, SAVANNAH, 99
Jersey Mike's Subs, 7400 ABERCORN ST. SUITE 707, SAVANNAH, 99
Wayback Burgers Tanger Outlet, 240 TANGER OUTLET BLVD. SUITE 106, POOLER, 99
Stoner's Pizza Joint, 201 TANGER OUTLETS BLVD. SUITE 620, POOLER, 97
Candler General Hospital, 5353 REYNOLDS ST., SAVANNAH, 97
Gulfstream Northwest Cafe, 103 AIRWAYS AVE., SAVANNAH, 96
Grille 19, 232 JAMES B. BLACKBURN DRIVE, SAVANNAH, 96
Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 1109 U.S. HIGHWAY 80 SUITE E., POOLER, 96
Chinese Yummy Cafe, 4395 OGEECHEE ROAD SUITE 208, SAVANNAH, 96
The Bootlegger, 115 E. RIVER ST. UNIT 104, SAVANNAH, 96
Chapo's Tacos, 10 QUACCO ROAD UNIT D, SAVANNAH, 96
Long Garden Inc., 3810 MONTGOMERY ST., SAVANNAH, 96
Pho 5 Spices, 114 E. BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, 96
Local Coffee & Bagels, 216 JOHNNY MERCER BLVD. SUITE C5, SAVANNAH, 95
Ephesus Mediterranean Delights, 225 W. BROUGHTON ST., SAVANNAH, 95
Chatham Club, 15 E. LIBERTY ST., SAVANNAH, 94
Donatos, 5405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH, 94
Burger King, 601 MLK JR. BLVD., SAVANNAH, 94
Little James, 110 ANN ST., SAVANNAH, 94
Arby's, 170 POOLER PARKWAY UNIT 7096, POOLER, 92
The Perry Lane Hotel - South Tower Event Kitchen, 255 PERRY ST., SAVANNAH, 92
IHop, 1800 E. VICTORY DRIVE, SAVANNAH, 92
Poke Hana, 240 TANGER OUTLETS BLVD. SUITE 105, POOLER, 92
Crow Bar, 205 JOHNNY MERCER BLVD. SUITE B, SAVANNAH, 92
The Grove, 301 W. CONGRESS ST., SAVANNAH, 91
The Emporium, 256 E. PERRY ST., SAVANNAH, 91
Two Tides Brewing Company (Mobile), 2424 DESOTO AVE., SAVANNAH, 91
Fishbar, 2218 BULL ST., SAVANNAH, 91
BBQ Chicken, 200 TANGER BLVD SUITE 105, POOLER, 91
Panera Bread, 8108 ABERCORN ST. SUITE 106-107, SAVANNAH, 91
Larry's Giant Subs, 2 PARK OF COMMERCE BLVD. SUITE A, SAVANNAH, 91
Carey Hilliard's Restaurant, 198 POOLER PARKWAY, POOLER, 90
LOW SCORES AND WHY
Zaxby's, 4624 AUGUSTA ROAD, SAVANNAH, 87
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food in the prep-top coolers and walk-in cooler cold-holding above 41F. Observed sanitizing solutions in the sanitizing buckets and three-compartment sink at a concentration above 400 ppm quat.
Honky Tonk South, 311 W. CONGRESS ST., SAVANNAH, 87
Inspector Notes: Observed no soap at handwashing sink adjacent to bar reach-thru window. Observed no paper towels available at bar hand sink. Observed raw beef stored directly above ready to eat foods (hushpuppy batter).
Savannah Country Club (Main Kitchen), 501 WILMINGTON ISLAND ROAD, SAVANNAH, 87
Inspector Notes: Observed raw pork bites stored directly next to crab balls in reach-in cooler next to main grill. Observed raw ground beef stored in the same container with raw whole cut steaks and raw spareribs. Observed wiping cloths used as a shelf liner in dish pit area to dry glasses. Observed wet stacking occurring in the dish pit area.
Georgia Queen, 9 E. RIVER STREET., SAVANNAH, 87
Observed multiple items in second deck walk-in cooler to hold temperatures over 41F. Observed fruit flies on second and third deck bar.
Sixby, 220 E. 41ST ST., SAVANNAH, 84
Inspector Notes: Observed employee leave facility and immediately come back inside to prepare food without properly washing hands. Observed multiple employee drinks in different food prep areas. Observed multiple employees with no hair restraint.
Dockside Bar & Restaurant, 174 MINUS AVE GARDEN CITY, 80
Inspector Notes: Observed no certified food safety manager in the facility. Observed front kitchen hand sink water reached maximum temperature of 82 degrees. Observed rear hand sink without paper towels. Observed a pan of coconut shrimp and ice cubes stored in the reach-in freezer without a cover. Observed the ice machine containing black organic matter on the sides while the soda gun containing pink slime. Observed multiple TCS and RTE food items, such as cooked potatoes (date-marked 7/16), cooked seasoned beef (date-marked 7/29), chicken taco (date-marked 8/5), anchovies (date-marked 5/26), and mozzarella cheese (use by 5/26/26) stored in the prep-top and reach-in coolers for longer than 7 days. Observed disposable pizza boxes stored on the floor. Observed no temperature measuring device for the high-temp dish machine. Observed plumbing removed from 3-compartment sink.
Sonic, 185 POOLER PARKWAY, POOLER, 80
Inspector Notes: Observed no current CFSM certificate posted in public view. Observed build-up of black substance on back wall of ice machine. Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese cold-holding above 41F in prep-top cooler. Observed food debris build-up on outside of sliding door of freezer and warming cabinets. Observed several leaks coming from ceiling in main kitchen.
Kabob and Kabob, 2208 E. DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH, 80
Inspector Notes: Observed raw animal food (chicken) stored above containers of ready-to-eat foods, including salsa and prepared blends, in the reach-in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored next to raw hot dogs at the grill preparation area in the reach-in cooler. Observed containers of raw chicken stored next to bulk shelled eggs at the grill preparation area in the reach-in cooler. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. Food items and TCS sauces in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item. Observed raw fish (skin-on with head), sliced beef, and other raw animal meats being wrapped in grocery bags in freezers. Observed employee's water bottles near and on top prep raw chicken in reach-in cooler.
Those were the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted Aug. 11 through Aug. 18. 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.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Handwashing, food storage issues drop scores at Savannah eateries
