Garden City, Chatham County

Arby's

220 W HIGHWAY 80 SAVANNAH, GA 31408

Food
Latest score
89
Apr 22, 2026
City
Garden City
County
Chatham
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 892 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw burger patties stored above RTE brisket. (COS- PIC placed burgers on the bottom shelf.)

RCA: Ensure all raw animal food items are stored below RTE food items at all times.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sewage in the parking lot; no backup occurring inside the building. Discussion with manager states that this issue has been occurring for months.

RCA: Rule-(e) Conveying Sewage. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. P

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ranch anc milk holding above 41F in the reach-in cooler at the front area near the cash register. Observed items on th prep top holding over 41F.

CA: PIC discarded items (ranch, milk, cans of whipped cream). PIC replaced items (brisket, sliced chicken, and sliced ham) in the prep top cooler and placed the other items in the cooler to drop temperature. RCA: PIC advised not to use the unit for holding TCS food items until it has been serviced. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of brown-ish debris/ residue on the inside of the soda nozzles of the soda machine at the drive-thru and in the lobby.

RCA: PIC shall ensure the nozzles from both machines are being removed nightly to be cleaned by staff. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the current inspection report was not posted at the drive-thru window.

RCA: PIC provided with two copies of the new inspection report so that one can be posted in the lobby and at the drive-thru window.

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw hamburger patties stored next to RTE cheese, gyro meat and turkey in reach-in cooler on front service line. Observed raw hamburger patties stored next to RTE gyro meat in walk-in cooler. Observed same raw hamburger patties stored above raw roast beef cuts. CA: PIC rearranged all coolers according to cook temperatures.

Oct 24, 2023

Followup

Score: 832 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed various food items (lettuce, sliced tomatoes, steak and cheese, etc.) in the prep-top cooler holding above 41 F. Advised PIC to ensure all cold-holding TCS food items are holding at 41 F or below at all times. (COS: PIC disposed and replaced food items.) Advised PIC to place food items on time and dispose after 4 hours.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dish machine with sanitizing concentration of 10 ppm chlorine. Advised PIC to maintain dish machine sanitizing concentration of between 50-100 ppm chlorine at all times. (COS: PIC replaced sanitizing bottles. Dish machine concentration is now maintaining at 50 ppm chlorine.)

Aug 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 767 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed various food items in the prep-top cooler holding above 41 F. COS- PIC discarded food items. Advised PIC to ensure all cold-holding TCS items are at 41 F or below at all times.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items (chicken nuggets, fish, jalapeno poppers) stored in the warmer holding below 135 F. COS- PIC discarded food items. Advised PIC to hold all hot TCS items at 135 F or above.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in drive-thru area without hot water. Advised PIC to ensure that all hand sinks are supplied with water with at least 100 F.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No vomiting and fecal clean-up procedures was observed in the facility. Advised PIC to implement clean-up procedures for vomiting a diarrheal events.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dish machine with a sanitizing concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. Advised PIC to ensure dish machine is dispensing sanitizer at a concentration of at least 50 ppm chlorine.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment sink leaking water at the chemical valve. Advised PIC to have 3-compartment sink fixed and to ensure all plumbing fixtures are in good condition.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust build-up along the walls and vents of the drive-thru drink machines; food and oil build-up on the walls and floors of the sandwich prep and fryer stations; and organic pink matter along the outside sides of the dish machines.
Advised all non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned and free of accumulation.