Savannah, Chatham County

Kennedy's Fried Chicken

924 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31404

Food
Latest score
89
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: 892 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 bins of raw chicken breasts, raw shrimp, and raw fish above cold holding temperature of 41F being stored overnight in grill reach-in cooler.

COS: PIC discarded those items.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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 Coffee mug inside of employee handwashing sink. A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed coffee mug and cleaned handwashing sink.

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.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler not functioning nor holding cold temperature at maximum of 41F. COS: PIC placed TCS Items on Ice Bath prior to service starting at 11:00am.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility did not have any sanitizer testing strips. RCA:511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 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: Yes

Observed raw chicken, fish, shrimp, tomatoes and cheese in walk in cooler without any coverings. PIC immediately put lids on the specified items. Rule: (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;

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 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: Yes

Observed raw chicken, fish, shrimp, & marinated chicken in walk-in cooler without any coverings.

RCA: Foods must be protected from cross-contamination and from overhead contamination.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot water would leak from 3-compartment sink hose causing PIC to have hot water switched off. Observed cold water not working in prep sink.

RCA: PIC shall have system repaired. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris on racks in reach-in cooler, build up on fan within walk-in cooler and dust and debris on vent cover in front service area.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken, fish, shrimp, & marinated chicken in walk-in cooler without any coverings.

RCA: Foods must be protected from cross-contamination and from overhead contamination.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water would leak from 3-compartment sink hose.

RCA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris on gaskets, doors, and handle on reach-in freezer.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.