Red Lobster in Savannah receives a 59% on their recent health inspection

Red Lobster, located at 11 W Montgomery XRD in Savannah, received a score of 59 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/21/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC not executing active managerial control over the following critical risk factors within the facility: (d) Proper employee handwashing through access to adequately stocked hand sinks, (g) Proper cold holding and reheating techniques, (k) Proper sanitizing of utensils. RCA: PIC shall ensure staff are following proper food safety training and techniques.

Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(c) – handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the hot water turned off and unavailable at the hand sink in the expo/ server station. RCA: Hand sink shall be repaired so that hot water can be provided at the sink for employee use at all times. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet

Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the following items stored uncovered throughout the facility: french fries (reach-in cooler), coleslaw (reach-in cooler), cooked pasta (reach-in cooler), cooked corn (walk-in cooler), boiled potatoes (walk-in cooler), breading (walk-in cooler), crispy onions (expo window). CA: Lids and/or protective coverings were placed on items. RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food debris build-up on the blade of the can opener. Observed brown-ish accumulation on the baffle of the ice machine. CA: PIC ran can opener through the dish washer; however food debris was still present on the blade. PIC advised to hand scrub and clean the can opener between uses. RCA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at frequencies to prevent build-up.

Violation #5:
5-1B – proper reheating procedures for hot holding
511-6-1.04(5)(h) – reheating for hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed alfredo sauce and lobster bisque being improperly reheated the steam table. CA: Employee reheated both food items to at least 165F. RCA: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant that is inspected by the food regulatory authority that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) for hot holding.

Violation #6:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed coconut shrimp and calamari stored in a reach-in unit and held over night with holding temperatures exceeding 41F. CA: PIC discarded all food items. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Violation #7:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed a buildup food debris on nonfood contact surfaces, such as the inside of equipment, the outside of equipment, gaskets, etc. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary in order to be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Violation #8:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed build-up of food debris and grease on floor around and behind equipment, walls,and ceiling. Necessary corrective action: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Violation #9:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed fruit flies at the bar. RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises.

Additional remarks:
An Informal Hearing will be held on Tuesday October 28,2025 at 9:30 am at 1395 Eisenhower Dr Savannah, Ga to discuss unsatisfactory health score.

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