The Bluff Hotel
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
The Bluff Hotel, located at 630 W Bay St in Savannah, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 13, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 64, with one critical and three major violations noted. Previous inspections for this American cuisine establishment have generally been low-risk.
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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
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Jan 13, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no staff with a CFSM. Certified food safety handler was posted, but the certified individual no longer works there. RCA: 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.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl stored in the hand sink. (COS- staff removed bowl from hand sink and placed in the 3-compartment sink.) RCA: Ensure the hand sink is only used for hand washing at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen dish machine with a sanitizing concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. RCA: Ensure the dish machine is maintaining a sanitizing concentration of 50 ppm at all times Observed bar hi-temp dish machine reached a sanitizing temperature at 143.6 F. RCA: Ensure the hi-temp dish machine is reaching a dish sanitizing temperature of at least 160 F at all times.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items on the breakfast area, as well as the bar cold holding above 41 F. Ensure all TCS food items are cold holding 41 F or below at all times.
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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