Savannah, Chatham County

Sunabella Senior Living

231 W MONTGOMERY CROSSROAD SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 3, 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.

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 red rice setting out with no overhead protective or covering. Observed a cup of mandarin oranges in the freezer without a lid or cover.

CA: Staff placed plastic wrap cover over the rice and oranges. RCA: During pauses in food preparation/ service, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 803 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 package of sliced deli meat stored in reach-in cooler on top of package of raw chicken and box of uncooked whole steaks stored next to bag of raw chicken on bottom shelf. RCA: PIC placed package of deli meat on top shelf and whole steaks on middle shelf seperate from raw chicken on bottom shelf.

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 raw chicken, yogurt, and hot dogs cold-holding above 41F in reach-in cooler (see temperature log). COS: Chicken was delivered from Sysco truck an hour prior (verified with invoice), chicken was moved to freezer. All TCS foods held more than 4 hours in reach-in cooler were discarded.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed measuring cup being used as a scoop with the handle stored in sugar container. COS: PIC removed measuring cup from dry goods.

May 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks (Coke bottle-half already drank and international Delight Creamer) to be stored within the reach in cooler designated for facility purposes. COS/CA: PIC discarded drinks. RCA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

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 scoop handles to be stored in contact with the rice and brown sugar. COS/CA: PIC rearranged scoops such that it was facing upwards. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 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; On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets of reach in cooler to be heavily soiled such that it is black in color (originally gray). RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bucket of oranges under prep table and a container of blueberries in reach in cooler to be have mold-like growth in the main kitchen. COS/CA: PIC discarded fruits into trash bin. RCA: All food items shall bed checked frequently to ensure that there is no mold-like growth and the items are safe for consumption. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items to be held past the 7 day mark ( cooked pasta and shrimp salad). COS/CA: PIC discarded food items. RCA/ Food Service Rule: A food that requires date marking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days .

  1. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed none of cold holding units to have thermometers inside. RCA: PIC shall ensure that thermometers are placed in all cold holding units in the warmest area. Food Service Rule: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit