The Nest

126 W Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The Nest has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 90, putting The Nest on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding above 41F. See temperature log for exact food items. CA: PIC discarded TCS items that were held in unit more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature holding at 65F, informed PIC that unit may need servicing. PIC stated he would contact maintenance. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Inspector notes: Observed employee make bare-hand contact with fruit while preparing garnishes to place on drinks. RCA: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items (diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese) in prep-top cooler to be cold-holding at above 41F. COS: PIC discarded off all TCS food items and will have the cooler serviced again.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nest on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nest?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Nest.

How does The Nest compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

The Nest most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 90.

Has The Nest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Nest have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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