Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant

315 W Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401

Italian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Savannah restaurant scores 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed prep-top cooler in main kitchen with an ambient temperature reading of 50F. No TCS items were being held in cooler. Observed reach-in cooler in service area with an ambient temperature reading of 45F. No food items were being held in the cooler. RCA: PIC will post notes stating coolers are out-of-operation at moment. Will have units serviced if unable to verify units are able to hold items at 41F or below.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no Quaternary solution test strips or high heat dish stickers in the facility. RCA: In hot water mechanical ware washing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottles containing sanitizer not labeled with common name in the main kitchen. Observed bottle of hand soap at the bar hand sink not labeled with common name. RCA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed employee using a towel to dry drinking glasses immediately after being cleaned and sanitized. RCA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust/debris on different fixtures above appliances and food prep areas in main kitchen. Observed build up of black substance in tall reach in cooler across from stove. RCA: The 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)

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

Inspector notes: No handwashing signage was posted in the male or female bath rooms upstairs. RCA: sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Most recent food inspection report was not prominently displayed in public view at time of inspection. RCA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant.

How does Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 90.

Has Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garibaldi's Escape Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garibaldi's Escape 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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