Savannah, Chatham County

Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe

1514 BULL ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401

Food
Latest score
75
May 12, 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.

May 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 759 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 numerous TCS foods (yogurt, sausage, brats, marinara, cream) at temperatures above 41F stored in reach-in cooler.

COS CA: PIC discarded all foods. Cooling unit was verified to be in working order, facility must rearrange food storage to facilitate air flow. 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.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sausage and brats that had been cooked the previous day but with temperatures above 41F and condensation visible in sealed cambros indicating improper cooling methods.

COS CA: PIC discarded foods. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility PIC (Person in charge) to not be meeting their managerial duties as evidenced by the numerous critical violations observed during routine unannounced inspection.

RCA: PIC is expected to ensure compliance with duties listed in 511-6-1-.03(2)(a)-(n), (p), and (q), including employee practices, food safety monitoring, corrective actions, documentation, and required procedures.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that back handwashing sink did not have any paper towels.

COS CA: Employees restocked paper towels. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back handwashing sink did not have any handwashing soap available.

COS CA: Employees restocked soap. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

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 slime and mildew-like substance inside of ice maker machine.

RCA: Ice is to be burned before cleaning and sanitizing of interior ice machine. Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3 employees in kitchen area working with food and only 1 had hair restrained.

RCA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

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 holes in wall near back sink and door area.

RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 1 light out and another dimmed under hoods.

RCA: At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle touching the all purpose flour in the baking area of the kitchen.

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;

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two drinking cups stored on top of the prep/baking table that was actively being used for food preparation.

RCA: Employee Items – Prevention of Contamination. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products, or electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed top racks of reach in cooler to have an accumulation of heavy buildup of residue (white substance).

RCA: Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues:

(v) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of:

(I) Characteristics of the equipment and its use,

(II) The type of food involved,

(III) The amount of food residue accumulation

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 food items held 7 days oast the date label: herby potatoes (1/20), nicoise with chickpeas (1/21).

CA: PIC discarded the food items. RCA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen.

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.