Savannah, Chatham County

Squealing Hog BBQ

206 E BAY ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401

Food
Latest score
87
Jun 8, 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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 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 several TCS items holding above 41F. See temperature log.

CA: PIC discarded items that were held in the reach-in unit overnight. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap available at hand-washing sink in the main kitchen.

CA: PIC placed hand soap at hand-washing sink. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provisions at hand-washing sink in the main kitchen.

CA: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels.

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 ribs being heated/warmed in hot-holding equipment at 80F. Ribs were not heated in microwave to 165F before being placed in hot-holding cabinet. COS: Ribs were placed in warmer less than 30 minutes prior. PIC placed ribs in microwave to heat to the appropriate temperature (165F) before placing back in hot-holding cabinet. Except as specified under paragraph 3 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and then allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ribs being heated/warmed in hot-holding equipment at 80F. Ribs were not heated in microwave to 165F before being placed in hot-holding cabinet. COS: Ribs were placed in warmer 30 minutes prior. PIC placed ribs in microwave to heat to the appropriate temperature before placing back in hot-holding cabinet. Except as specified under paragraph 3 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and then allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap available at hand-wash sink. RCA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired milk (12/22) in reach in cooler. Observed collards, brownies, and corn in reach in cooler not date labeled.

9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(k) - reduced oxygen packaging, criteria (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed using vacuum seal to hold chicken, beef, pork butt, macaroni, and etc. for more than 48 hours.

RCA: 511-6-1.04(6)(k) - Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria (P, Pf) (k) Reduced Oxygen Packaging Without a Variance But HACCP Plan Required, Criteria.

  1. Except for a food service establishment that obtains a variance as specified under (j) of this Rule, a food service establishment that packages time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen packaging method shall control the growth and toxin formation of Clostridium botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. P

  2. Except as specified under paragraph 6 of this subsection, a food service establishment that packages time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen packaging method shall implement a HACCP plan that contains the information specified under DPH Rule 511-5-14-.02(6)(b) and (d) and that: Pf

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 chicken and ribs out of temperature.

CA: PIC discarded food items.

RCA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken patio door in back dining area, next to walk in hot water heater closet.

RCA: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier (C) (n) Exterior Walls and Roofs, Protective Barrier. Perimeter walls and roofs of a food service establishment shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals.