Savannah, Chatham County

Little Caesars #351

8501 WATERS AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
88
May 13, 2026
City
Savannah
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 887 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the hot water handle to be stripped and unable to operate at the front hand sink.

RCA: PIC stated that maintenance it scheduled to come out on upcoming Tuesday (5/19/26) to repair. The other hand sink in the back of the kitchen is operational for the time being. Rule: 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.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a spatula and food residue in the basin of the front hand sink.

CA: PIC removed the spatula from the hand sink. PIC shall have hand sink cleaned and sanitized. Rule: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pizza stored on racks without overhead protection. Observed breadsticks stored on top of prep counter without overhead protection. Observed container of olives stored in the reach-in cooler without a lid.

CA: PIC placed lids and protective coverings over all items. Rule: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if 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 "clean" cambros stored on dish rack while still greasy to the touch with residue remaining on the surfaces.

RCA: PIC shall ensure all cambros are being cleaned thoroughly to remove all soils and residues. Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employees working without hair restraints or beard nets.

RCA: PIC shall order hair/beard nets or other hair restraints for employees to use. Rule: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employees with bracelets and watches.

Rule: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing 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 stored on top of covered single use/service plastic cups. Observed employee drink (soda bottle) stored on the shelf with single use/service plastic cups. Observed employee phone on the prep counter. Observed a speaker on the prep counter. Speaker was relocated to the shelf with single use/service articles.

CA: Employee food and drink were moved to area away from food service items. Employee phone was removed from prep space. PIC advised to designate a place to store employee items to prevent contamination to food and food service items. Rule: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping food while wearing a watch. PIC had employee remove watch. Educated PIC on "no jewelry" while prepping food. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen area.

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 belongings stored on prep table (unopened beverage). PIC had employee remove item. Educated PIC on proper storage of employee items. Items cannot be stored over or on prep area. Items cannot be stored over or next to: single service items, clean dishes, or food product.

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed "clean" sheet pans to stored and ready for use while still greasy to the touch. RCA: All pans shall be cleaned thoroughly and pre-soaked if needed to help remove grease from pans. Food Service Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple ceiling tiles throughout the facility to be soiled and water damaged. Observed multiple holes in walls near prep station. RCA: Facility shall replace ceiling tiles and patch holes. Observed "clean" sheet pans to stored and ready for use while still greasy to the touch. RCA: All pans shall be cleaned thoroughly and pre-soaked if needed to help remove grease from pans. Food Service Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 "clean" sheet pans to stored and ready for use while still greasy to the touch. RCA: All pans shall be cleaned thoroughly and pre-soaked if needed to help remove grease from pans. Food Service Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.