Savannah, Chatham County

David's Crab House

1824 MONTGOMERY ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 15, 2026
City
Savannah
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.

Jun 15, 2026

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 mildew-like substance on baffle of ice maker machine.

RCA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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 two pans of raw shrimp (shelled and peeled) stored at the bottom rack of the walk-in unit uncovered.

CA: Food stored shall be covered or loosely covered to protected from overhead contamination.

RCA: Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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.

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 use bowls and a scoop with no handles stored in crab seasoning and rock salt of the main kitchen, under prep table.

CA/COS: Directed staff to discard bowls & scoop with no handle and replace with proper dispensing utensil. Staff stated facility did not have any scoops to replace ones discarded.

RCA: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed three boxes of napkins stored on floor of the storage area.

RCA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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 multiple containers of crab stored in the walk-in cooler without a cover. Advised PIC to cover all food items at all times.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water pooling on the floor in front of the walk-in freezer. Advised PIC to reduce the presence of pooling water in the facility.

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 buildup along the walls and floor near the ranges. Advised PIC to keep all walls, floors and ceilings clean at all times.