Georgia Queen

9 E River Street, Savannah, GA 31401
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Georgia Queen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Georgia Queen's latest score is in line with the Savannah average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies behind bar on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd deck. RCA: trolling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine dish machine behind bar on 1st deck to pull sanitizer at a concentration of 10 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(d)
90
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed high-heat dish machine to only reach 147F internally. COS: PIC called for machine to be serviced. Three compartment sink will be utilized until machine is repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration to be 0 ppm for glass washer located behind bar. COS: PIC called for machine to be serviced and instructed employees to refrain from using machine until issue is corrected. Three compartment sink and sanitizer tablets are available for back-up. RCA: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed prime rib stored in walk-in cooler with prep dates of 5/31 and 6/1 covered and wrapped cold-holding above 41F in walk-in cooler. Observed chicken that was covered and held overnight to have internal temperatures above 41F (see temperature log). CA: When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC discarded of all chicken and prime rib holding above 41F in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature in walk-in cooler was 41F. Items were placed in walk-in cooler and wrapp...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
74
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed utensils being stored in hand wash of 3rd floor bar. Observed hand wash sink on the second floor kitchen to have food debris in the bottom. RCA: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cell phone laying in food preparation area. RCA: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Georgia Queen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Georgia Queen on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Georgia Queen compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Georgia Queen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Savannah average of 90.

Has Georgia Queen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Georgia Queen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Georgia Queen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.