520 Bistro

520 W Bryan St, Savannah, GA 31401
Asian / Fusion
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited 520 Bistro three times, with records going back to 2024. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

520 Bistro's latest score of 61 falls below the Savannah average of 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in walk-in cooler to be above 41F (see temperature log). COS: PIC stated walk-in cooler was left open during prep that morning. All TCS items held less than 4 hours were placed on ice bath on in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. TCS items held more than 4 hours discarded. Cooler needs to be verified to hold at 41F or below before TCS items are held.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sausage links to be hot-holding in cabinet below 135F (see temperature log). COS: PIC reheated sausage to 165F before placing back in hot-holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed ServSafe certificate on file to be expired. RCA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips on hand to test concentration of sanitizer for ware washing machine. RCA:
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
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May 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of raw chicken stored beside sliced jalapenos and above cooked bacon on rolling rack in walk-in cooler. COS: PIC removed containers of raw chicken.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several prepped TCS items (blue cheese dressing, salsa, raw chicken) being held in prep top and walk-in cooler with no proper date-label. COS: PIC discarded all prepped items with no date-label or old date-labels.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottle and alcoholic beverage stored in top of prep-top cooler beside prepped salad dressings. COS: PIC discarded personal items.
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Aug 23, 2024
Initial
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two light bulbs not functioning in ventilation hood. RCA: All lights shall be properly functioning to allow for proper light intensity.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed self-service plates stored on countertops without proper protection from potential overhead contamination. RCA: Plates and bowls shall be inverted or covered to protect from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil used as shelf liners below pots and pans in main kitchen near oven. RCA: Remove aluminum foil and replace with commercial grade shelf liners, if desired.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bath equipment not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below due to a metal grate prohibiting contact of food containers and ice. CA: PIC discards all product at the 4-hour mark. PIC discarded equipment and has obtained ice bath that allows for proper ice contact with food containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items stored in dry storage area contacting multiple food containers and boxes. CA: PIC identified a storage rack that will be cleared and labeled for employee items only.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 520 Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 520 Bistro on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 520 Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 520 Bistro.

How does 520 Bistro compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

520 Bistro most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 90.

Has 520 Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 520 Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 520 Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.