Pooler, Chatham County

Umami Noodle Bar

103 PARK AVE STE 100 SAVANNAH, GA 31322

Food

Latest score

Nov 20, 2025

City

Pooler

County

Chatham

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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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 noodles in reach-in cooler at 46F & 48F. Observed half and half in reach-in cooler at 43F & 45F. Observed pork in walk-in cooler at 55F, pork had been prepared days before.

COS CA: PIC discarded foods. For safety cold-holding of TCS foods shall be kept at 41F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed slime on baffle inside ice maker.

RCA: PIC will increase the cleaning frequency of ice maker machine. Burn ice, clean and sanitize interior before refilling ice machine.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility had chlorine sanitizer testing strips available but facility was using Steramine sanitizing tablets requiring QAC testing strips.

RCA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease and dust build-up on food storage rack and liner.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 706 violations

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw steak stored on top of fried tofu in reach in cooler. Observed raw pork stored on top/next to raw salmon. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef and above RTE sauces in walk-in cooler.

RCA: Raw animal products shall be stored according to cook temperature and separated from ready-to-eat foods.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed half & half cream reading 47F and 50F. Observed ambient reach in cooler temperature at 47F.

CA: Directed PIC to discard cream. For safety, cold holding temperatures of food shall be kept at 41F or below.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation due to multiple critical violations (4-1A, 4-2A, and 6-1A).

RCA: PIC will properly train employees on food safety as it relates to their job responsibilities. PIC will monitor cold holding, handwashing, separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods, and cleanliness of food contact surfaces. PIC will also ensure risk factor compliance and maintain active managerial control at all times.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in walk-in freezer stored uncovered.

RCA: Foods shall be protected from overhead contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed slime on baffle inside ice maker.

RCA: PIC will increase the cleaning facility of ice machines, all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water sanitizing of dishwasher not reaching temperatures. Chemical testing was also done but no chemical sanitizer was detected.

RCA: in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse for a stationary rack shall reach adequate temperature for sanitizing.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 745 violations

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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 pork belly stored above RTE TCS food in reach in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of whipped cream box stored in walk in cooler.

CA: PIC directed employee to remove pork belly and RTE TCS food. PIC removed items to designated spots in walk in freezer.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed half & half cream reading 47F and 50F. Observed ambient reach in cooler temperature at 47F.

CA: Directed PIC to discard cream.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handle for hot water at hand sink not properly working in main kitchen. Observed hot water inaccessible due to handle in operatable.

RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buckets of chicken noodle soup stored on floor of closet with fan cooling. Observed various meats (pork & beef) on floor of walk-in freezer.

CA: PIC removed items and stored in designated areas of walk-in freezer.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use items on the floor in the back of facility.

CA: PIC removed single use items and stored in designated area.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-service bowls being used as scoops in bulk sugar and salt storage. CA/COS: PIC exchanged bowls for scoops with handles. All scoops must have handles and the scoops stored in a way that the handle does not come into contact with facility food.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee food items on top of facility items in the main reach in cooler. CA/COS: PIC removed food items and will ensure employees have and use a designated area for employee items.