Parker's Smoked Meats

12409 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31406

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Parker's Smoked Meats has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

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

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 90, putting Parker's Smoked Meats on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed facility to not have any sanitizer available at the time of inspection. RCA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

May 8, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. See temperature observations. Required CA:Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS - Items discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on the steam table. See temperature observations Required CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS - Items reheated to 165F+ and placed back on the steam table

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (ribs, red rice, butts) was not cooling at rate fast enough to cool to 70F in 2 hours. See temperature observations. Required CA:Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less COS - Itmes uncovered and broken down into smaller portions and placed into an ice bath. Items have an additional 1 hour to reach 70F

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

May 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed 2 reach in coolers in main kitchen to not have internal thermometers within cooler. RCA: All reach in cooler must have an internal thermometer located near the warmest area of the unit

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed peeling walls under and on the sink of prep and utility sinks in main kitchen and prep area. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parker's Smoked Meats last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parker's Smoked Meats on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parker's Smoked Meats?

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

How does Parker's Smoked Meats compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Parker's Smoked Meats most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 90.

Has Parker's Smoked Meats' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parker's Smoked Meats have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Parker's Smoked Meats 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 Parker's Smoked Meats inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Parker's Smoked Meats is inspected around two times per year on average.

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