Savannah, Chatham County

Kay's Pizza

103 W CONGRESS ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401

Food
Latest score
92
Jun 4, 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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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 employee cell-phone stored directly on top of pizza prep top table.

RCA:Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of wings stored directly on the ground in the walk-in unit.

CA: PIC stored box of wings 6in above ground to prevent contamination.

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 leaking from AC unit near the walk-in unit.

RCA: PIC stated a service request has been submitted. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

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 employee actively using their phone while at pizza prep station.

RCA:Employees shall have designated areas for cell phone usage.

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple sauce containers without a label.

RCA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, should be labeled with a common name.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gatorade bottle stored on top of prep table. Observed employee food stored in reach in cooler with store foods.

CA: PIC move items to an designated area. Employees shall have designated areas to store personal items to prevent contamination.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed path to hand wash sink in ware washing area to be obstructed by various equipment. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC cleared path to handwash sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no current inspection report for facility posted in public view. CA: Ensure inspection report, permit and ServSafe certificate posted in public view.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 862 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 cooked chicken in top and bottom storage of prep top cooler to be 44F. Observed ambient temperature to be 43F. COS: All TCS foods held over 4 hours were tossed. TCS foods will not be stored in prep top cooler until cooler is serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone stored in food preparation area on top of prep top cooler. RCA: Food Preparation (C) (t) Food Preparation. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 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 multiple sauces (garlic butter, ranch, blue cheese) sitting on countertop behind registers to be served to customers. See temp log below.

CA COS: Educated PIC to place sauces in reach in cooler.

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.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee mixing marinara in container on floor of facility upon arrival into main kitchen.

RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - Food Preparation (C) (t) Food Preparation. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers of marinara and box of brownies on floor of walk in cooler.

RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

  1. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts.