Iris Garden Inn Hotel

347 Main St, Savannah, GA 31408

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jul 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 90, putting Iris Garden Inn Hotel on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items on the breakfast line cold holding above 41 F. COS- PIC disposed food items after breakfast time at 9 AM. PIC states that food items were removed from the cooler below 41 F and placed on the line at 5:30 AM. RCA: Ensure all TCS food items are cold-holding at or below 41 F at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a towel and a spoon in each basins of the two-compartment hand sink. COS- PIC removed items from the basin. RCA: Ensure the hand sink are cleared at all times and to use the hand sink for hand washing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below (ambient-55F). All food items within were above the safe temperatures of 41F or below. See comments for discarded food. CA: PIC discarded all food items. Cooler shall not be used until verified by the Chatham County Health Department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine concentration in three compartment to exceed to maximum 100ppm. CA: PIC diluted sink basin with water to the correct concentration of 50ppm-100ppm.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dishes in one basin of the hand sink. Observed only dish soap offered as hand soap. Observed paper towels not present at time of inspection. CA: PIC placed paper towels at hand washing sink. PIC moved dishes out of basin.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility to not be able to produce chemical testing strips at time of inspection. RCA: Obtain chlorine testing strips to ensure proper concentration of chemical.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Observed PIC of the food service establishment to not be able to fulfill the required responsibilities during service at time of inspection. These responsibilities were not able to be achieved due to the following priority violations being present: improper cold-holding, adequate handwashing facilites, improper chemical concentration for food-contact surfaces.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed certified food safety manager not onsite during times of service. PIC indicated that front desk attendents are responsible for operating the breakfast service. RCA: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - Food Safety Manager Certification (Pf) Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed all clean dishes resting on hotel towels to dry. CA: PIC removed all towels to allow dishes to dry on rolling cart. Recommend installing wire shelf above three-compartment sink to allow for dry dish storage. RCA: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iris Garden Inn Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iris Garden Inn Hotel on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iris Garden Inn Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iris Garden Inn Hotel.

How does Iris Garden Inn Hotel compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Iris Garden Inn Hotel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 90.

Has Iris Garden Inn Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Iris Garden Inn Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Iris Garden Inn Hotel 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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