SAVANNAH, Chatham County

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center

6711 LAROCHE AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Food
Latest score
80
Jan 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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dry good cans such as 3 bean salad, baked beans, pinto beans, and chili Cuan corn with massive dents around the sides and top of it being isolated with "Dented Cans" sign and used in facility. COS: PIC and employees took the dry good cans which was stored in "Dented Cans" signs and discarded towards garbage.

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 improper cold holding temperatures in reach-in cooler -Egg salad (54F), White American Cheese sliced (46F), Sliced Tomatoes (50F), -Ambient (61F).

COS: PIC moved items that were stored in reach-in cooler to walk-in cooler for proper cold holding within time/temperature control.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach-in cooler with door hanging off the hinges which causes it not to close properly for cold holding. Observed Reach-in Cooler with ambient of (61F) which is above cold-holding minimum temperature of (41F).

Observed Steamer leaking water which is turning into smokelike substance when the doors are opened.

RCA:511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

  1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
  2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen. COS: PIC called Maintenance to fix ventilation by turning back on breaker box/panel for specific equipment.

May 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 chicken held on the steam table at 110 F, below the the required 135 degrees F.

CA: PIC had employee reheat item to 165 degrees, which was held at 165 F for 15 seconds. Educated PIC about monitoring temperatures to ensure hot holding stays above 135 F.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep top table.

CA: PIC had employee move cellphone to designated area, to prevent contamination.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 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: Yes

Rule: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Observation: Observed 3 handwashing sinks that were blocked by trash cans, and two that contained trash bags. Notified PIC. PIC removed trash cans from front of sink to proper placement.

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

Rule: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. Observation: Observed serving pans and baking sheets being stacked on top of each other before drying completely. Notified PIC. PIC removed pans to be washed, rinsed and sanitized again, before placing to be air dried and stored again.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken noodle soup improperly cooled. Soup was at 58F after being cold held overnight.

CA: PIC discarded chicken noodle soup.

RCA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 2 hours to 70F.

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 hand washing sink blocked with three carts of dirty dishes in main kitchen.

CA: PIC removed carts of dishes to gain access to sink. RCA: Handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

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 black accumulation on baffle of ice machine.

RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris on "clean" utensils and knives in main kitchen area.

CA: PIC removed knives from holder for re-washing.