Restaurant Inspections: Multiple restaurants cautioned to increase frequency of cleanings

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Chatham County, conducted May 1–May 7, 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

WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS (CULINARY ARTS) T&C , 151 COACH JOE TURNER DRIVE, SAVANNAH

ISLE OF HOPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL , 100 PARKERSBURG ROAD, SAVANNAH

DERENNE MIDDLE SCHOOL , 1009 CLINCH ST., SAVANNAH

ELIZABETH ON 37TH , 105 E 37TH ST SAVANNAH

ST. VINCENT'S ACADEMY , 207 E LIBERTY ST., SAVANNAH

COMMON THREAD , 122 E 37TH ST., SAVANNAH

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM , 7210 GA HWY 21, PORT WENTWORTH

THE PEACH COBBLER FACTORY POOLER , 200 TANGER OUTLETS BLVD., SUITE 791, POOLER

SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL , 400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SAVANNAH

HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL , 5111 DILLON AVE., SAVANNAH

SWEET POTATOES , 531 STEPHENSON AVE., SAVANNAH

Last Week's Scores: Donut shop cited for using expired ingredients

High to Moderate Scores

BURGER KING , 14 W DERENNE AVE., SAVANNAH, 99

ACADEMY AT WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS HIGH SCHOOL , 151 COACH JOE TURNER DRIVE, SAVANNAH, 97

ROMANO'S GRILL , 1252 MONTEITH ROAD, PORT WENTWORTH, 96

STRANGEBIRD , 1220 BARNARD ST., SAVANNAH, 96

SAVANNAH HIGH SCHOOL CULINARY ARTS LAB , 400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SAVANNAH, 95

SPANKY'S WESTSIDE , 1221 E HIGHWAY 80, POOLER, 93

SQUIRREL'S EASTERN WHARF LLC , 100 PORT ST., SAVANNAH, 93

OTIS J. BROCK III ELEMENTARY SCHOOL , 1804 STRATFORD ST., SAVANNAH, 91

SAGE @ ST. ANDREWS SCHOOL , 601 PENN WALLER ROAD, SAVANNAH, 91

NEW HODGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL , 975 CLINCH ST., SAVANNAH, 91

THE KING AND I , 7098 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR SAVANNAH, 91

SUNABELLA AT SAVANNAH , 11310 WHITE BLUFF ROAD, SAVANNAH, 90

SWEET DREAMS PAVILLION , TYBEE ISLAND, 90

THE QUARTER , 604 FIRST ST., TYBEE ISLAND, 90

THE SAVANNAH CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC. , 705 E. ANDERSON ST., SAVANNAH, 90

Low Scores and Why

BROKEN KEEL , 115 E. RIVER ST., SAVANNAH, 87

Inspector Notes: Observed cream-based drink mix cold-holding at 47F in reach-in at bar area. Observed items in salad prep area (chopped lettuce, dice tomato, and shredded cheese) to be uncovered when not in use. Observed breading and batter to be uncovered when not in use in batter area.

CAREY HILLIARD'S RESTAURANT , 11111 ABERCORN ST., SAVANNAH, 87

Inspector Notes: Reach-in cooler not holding temperature. Ambient temperature at 60 degrees. Salad items between 48 to 57 degrees F. (See temperature log for specifics). PIC discarded items which were identified as out of temperature. Educated PIC on maintaining temperatures at 41 degrees F or below. Maintenance on site for repairs. Observed food debris on multiple storage racks throughout the facility and on the interior of equipment (walk in cooler, reach in coolers). Observed build up of debris under equipment and food debris on walls. RCA: PIC shall increase cleaning frequency to prevent the build up on physical facility.

JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL , 3012 SUNSET BLVD., SAVANNAH, 85

Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of matter on baffle of ice machine. Observed hot holding warming cabinets with food within below 135F. Observed racks in walk-in cooler with mold-like substance caked on them.

MY CARIBBEAN PLACE , 284 PENNSYLVANIA AVE., SAVANNAH, GA 31404

Inspector Notes: Observed multiple TCS food items above 41F (beans, rice, fish, chicken, turkey, shrimp, cabbage). Observed fish thawing submerged in sink in still water. Observed reach-in cooler had an ambient temperature of 53F and no thermometer within to verify temperatures. Observed facility's sanitizer testing strips were waterlogged.

SAVANNAH FRIED CHICKEN , 2108 BONA BELLA AVE., SAVANNAH, 81

Inspector Notes: Observed cooked wash utensil with soap and water, rinse and then dry off utensil without sanitizing. Observed two cases of egg rolls not cold-holding at 41F or lower. Observed multiple boxes of oil and boxes of condiments stored on the floor. Observed bowls being used as scoops or scoops with handles in contact with food product in ice machine, bulk flour, bulk sugar, and bulk rice. Observed wash utensil and then dry with a paper towel. Observed multiple boxes containing to-go boxes stored on floor. Observed box of to-go cups stored on top of pressure washer.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Restaurant Inspections: Multiple restaurants cautioned to increase frequency of cleanings