Savannah, Chatham County

Savannah Fried Chicken

2108 BONA BELLA AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
91
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: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink to be without paper towels. COS: PIC placed a bundle of paper towels for hand drying provisions.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed frozen packs of pork(diced), and beef thawing out on 2cd shelf of prep cart. COS: PIC placed above meats back in reach-in freezer due to cooking from a thawing state.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

Dec 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a pack of frozen raw chicken (cuts) and pork (diced) thawing next to prep area on counter. Observed frozen packs of pork(diced), chicken (cuts) and beef thawing out on 2cd shelf of prep cart. COS: PIC placed above meats in reach in cooler and under running cold water to thaw out.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of oil, and pallets of bread stored on the floor. COS: PIC made room and placed boxes of oil on dry storage shelves and took bread off pallets and placed them in dry storage as well.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 816 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: Yes

Observed two cases of egg rolls not cold-holding at 41F or lower.

COS: PIC discarded all egg roll cases in the trash. For safety, TCS food items shall be stored at cold holding temperatures of 41F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cook wash a utensil with soap and water, rinse and then dry off utensil without sanitizing.

COS CA: Had employee stop and rewash utensil correctly. After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of oil and boxes of condiments stored on the floor.

RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food In a clean, dry location; Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

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 bowls being used as scoops or scoops with handles in contact with food product in ice machine, bulk flour, bulk sugar, and bulk rice.

COS CA: PIC removed scoops and placed them within food product with handle away from food product. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the 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.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wash utensil and then dry with a paper towel.

COS CA: Had employee properly wash utensil for air drying. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

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 multiple boxes containing to-go boxes stored on floor. Observed box of to-go cups stored on top of pressure washer.

COS CA: PIC moved boxes off the floor. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored In a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Aug 14, 2023

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef patties stored above cooked food items (chicken and pork) in the prep-top cooler and reach-in freezer. Manually packaged raw chicken was stored above raw beef items in the reach-in freezer. Observed raw fish patties stored above corn dogs and onion rings in the reach-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: Yes

Observed three cases of egg rolls not cold-holding at 41 F or lower. (COS: PIC discarded all egg roll cases in the trash.) Advised PIC to have all food items are cold holding at 41 F or below.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of rice and eggs outside temperature control units without a time documentation. Advised PIC to (1) document time TCS food items are outside temperature control units, or (2) to keep food items in cold-holding or hot-holding units.