Red Lobster #0173
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
The Red Lobster #0173 located at 11 W Montgomery Xrd in Savannah, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 12, 2026. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and four minor violations, including issues with response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, food storage, and date marking. Previous inspections for this facility have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Oct 31, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed the clean-up kit used for V/D incidents to be incomplete without a proper disinfectant for clean-up. RCA: PIC shall obtain new V/D clean-up kit(s) and ensure enough are on site for use if needed.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed butter and water used for making biscuits sitting on tabletop without lids or protective coverings. Observed cooked pasta in the front line reach-in cooler without without a lid or protective covering. Observed flounder in the seafood reach-in cooler without a protective covering. Observed cut lemons in the server station without without lids or protective coverings. CA: Lids or protective coverings were placed over all items. PIC shall ensure staff are covering items during pauses in food preparation.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cocktail shrimp improperly dated in the front service cooler. CA: PIC placed the correct date label on the food item. Food shall be properly dated with the date of preparing or date of discard if held more than 24 hours.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in water on the grill at less than 135F. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a reach-in cooler on the cook line with an ambient temperature of 57F. Pasta in the unit was placed in about an hour ago and was moved to another unit. RCA: Unit shall not be used for holding TCS foods until repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the 3-compartment sink at the bar set-up with only wash and sanitize basins. RCA: Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution by using one of the following procedures: 1. Use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using: (i) A 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(j)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the drain at the dishwasher to be clogged and unable to maintain an air gap from the wastewater outlet plumbing pipes. RCA: As soon as possible, PIC shall have the line un-clogged and establish methods to prevent clogging at the drain for proper backflow prevention. PIC shall call the Health Authority once the drain has been unclogged and a method for catching food debris has been put in place.
511-6-1.06(2)(j)
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Core (Minor)
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