Kanpai Restaurant

140 Johnny Mercer, Savannah, GA 31410

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kanpai Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Savannah average 90, so Kanpai Restaurant trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper separation of ready-to-eat foods and raw meats in prep top cooler (scallops stored behind spring rolls and tofu). Observed improper separation of ready-to-eat foods and raw meats in reach-in coolers (raw seafood stored over top carrots and cabbage, raw eggs stored next to sauces and carrots/cabbage, raw shrimp next to cooked meats). CA: PIC rearranged cooler for proper separation.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw frozen fish thawing in ROP packaging in sushi area runder cool running water. CA: PIC removed fish from ROP packaging to continue thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed right side sushi reach-in cooler unable to maintain safe temperatures of 41F or below. CA: Only three TCS items that were prepared at 4:00pm were present within cooler and moved to a functioning cooler. Maintenance was called.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher in active use and not producing a chemical residue after ssanitation. CA: PIC contacted repair company to service the unit and will discontinue use until repaired. RCA: Dishwasher should be capable of producing a chlorine residue of 50-100ppm on dish surface following cycle.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish thawing in ROP packaging in sushi area reach-in cooler. CA: PIC removed fish from ROP packaging and educated employees on proper thawing techniques.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed server's cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Salad within cooler had been cut and placed into individual containers to be stored within cooler at 4:00pm. CA: Salads were moved to a functioning cooler as they were still within the SAFE zone. Unit will not be used until repaired and verified by the Chatham County Health Department.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed old food splatter on walls around kitchen (ex. behind trash bin, dish pit walls) RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean at a frequency that does not allow build-up from accumulating.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed wontons and tempura shrimp in upright freezer stored uncovered. Observed multiple vegetable items in reach-in cooler in main kitchen to be stored uncovered and not in active use. Observed uncovered lettuce and carrots on shelf uncovered and unprotected from contamination in sushi area. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler holding shrimp sauce and aioli, in server's area not maintain required temperatures of 41F or below. CA: PIC turned down the unit and it cooled to 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed brown rice held in crock below the minimum 135F (125F). PIC indicated that the rice had just been cooked. CA: PIC reheated rice to 165F for two minutes.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scoops in prep top cooler. Bowls were stored within the shrimp and beef and did not have a handle to protect from contamination. Observed large pitcher without handle stored in bulk rice. CA: PIC removed the bowls and pitcher from food product. PIC shall replace items with handled utensil.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored on shelf above ice machine. CA: PIC removed scoop to be sanitized. Scoop was not properly protected from contamination. Scoop shall be stored within ice with handle away from ice or in a clean container.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanpai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanpai Restaurant on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanpai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kanpai Restaurant.

How does Kanpai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Kanpai Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 90.

Has Kanpai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kanpai 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.

How often is Kanpai Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kanpai Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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