Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

8410 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carey Hilliard's Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Savannah restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items in reach-in cooler with temperatures above 41F (turkey, chicken, shrimp, salmon). CA: PIC discarded all foods. For safety, cold held foods shall be kept at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on walls, ceilings, and floors. Observed excessive broken and missing floor tiles. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed multiply items in the prep top cooler, lettuce (46 F), ham (46 F), turkey (47 F), tomatoes(48 F). Employee had items stacked high in the prep-top cooler where is was unable to maintain temperature at 41 F or below. CA: Items in prep top cooler were placed in at 10:45, PIC used time as a public health control and will discard remaining product at 2:45. Observed green beans in walk-in cooler at 51 degrees F. CA: PIC discarded affected item. Educated PIC on maintaining temperatures at 41 degrees F and below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carey Hilliard's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant.

How does Carey Hilliard's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Carey Hilliard's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 90.

Has Carey Hilliard's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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