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Bobo Cafe' receives C in Chatham County health inspection

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5501 ABERCORN ST SAVANNAH, GA 31405

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Bobo Cafe' received a C, scoring 70 out of 100, in a Chatham County food-service inspection on Oct 28, 2026. The official report lists eight findings. [1]

Inspection score

70/100Grade COfficial inspection

Inspection summary

Inspection purpose: Routine

The inspector observed PIC not performing duties in training and oversight of staff. [2]

The inspector also observed baker's rack stored directly in front of hand-washing sink in main kitchen closest to the 3-compartment sink. The note records an on-site correction: “CA: PIC moved the rack away from the hand wash sink.” [3]

A separate finding described multiple food items throughout facility's kitchen and walk-in cooler to not be properly separated. [4]

The report marks four findings as corrected on site. Two findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 8 of 8 findings

  1. Person in charge

    Item 1-2A
    Observed PIC not performing duties in training and oversight of staff. PIC has failed in Employee Handwashing techniques.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q)

    Observed PIC not performing duties in training and oversight of staff. PIC has failed in Employee Handwashing techniques. Employees are effectively cleaning their hands, by routinely monitoring the employees’ handwashing and ensuring the station is not blocked and available for handwashing at all times. Proper Cooking Techniques. PIC has not ensured employees are properly separating foods (ready to eat above raw foods) and covering food items not in active use. CA: PIC shall educate entire staff on food safety. New Violation. Correct By: 11/07/2026
    Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  2. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed baker's rack stored directly in front of hand-washing sink in main kitchen closest to the 3-compartment sink. COS CA: PIC moved the rack away from the hand wash sink.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    Observed baker's rack stored directly in front of hand-washing sink in main kitchen closest to the 3-compartment sink. COS CA: PIC moved the rack away from the hand wash sink. RCA: Hand wash sink shall be unobstructed at all times. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  3. Food separation and protection

    Item 4-1A
    Observed multiple food items throughout facility's kitchen and walk-in cooler to not be properly separated. On the cook line raw beef was stored directly above ready to eat duck sauce, and raw chicken was stored directly over a container of ready to eat peanuts.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed multiple food items throughout facility's kitchen and walk-in cooler to not be properly separated. On the cook line raw beef was stored directly above ready to eat duck sauce, and raw chicken was stored directly over a container of ready to eat peanuts. Observed in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored directly over multiple pans of ready to eat cut vegetables. Raw pork was stored directly next to and touching raw ducks. Raw beef was stored directly next to ready to eat vegetables and raw chicken. CA COS: PIC properly separated and moved all items. The pork was discarded. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed multiple items in the main kitchen to be uncovered and not protected from overhead contamination at time of inspection (flour, pork belly, butter, seasonings, beans, roasted duck). All opened and ready to eat foods as well as raw foods were not stored covered and protected from overhead contamination in the walk-in cooler (raw duck, roasted duck, raw chicken, raw beef, multiple cut vegetables, raw pork, meatballs).
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed multiple items in the main kitchen to be uncovered and not protected from overhead contamination at time of inspection (flour, pork belly, butter, seasonings, beans, roasted duck). All opened and ready to eat foods as well as raw foods were not stored covered and protected from overhead contamination in the walk-in cooler (raw duck, roasted duck, raw chicken, raw beef, multiple cut vegetables, raw pork, meatballs). CA COS: PIC covered all items throughout the facility. RCA: 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. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  5. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed baffle of ice machine to be covered in pink slime and black debris build up. CA: PIC shall burn all ice and deep clean machine.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    Observed baffle of ice machine to be covered in pink slime and black debris build up. CA: PIC shall burn all ice and deep clean machine. RCA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. New Violation. Correct By: 10/31/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  6. Utensil storage

    Item 14A
    Observed multiple scoops in buckets not being stored with their handles up. CA COS: PIC moved all scoops and fixed.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

    Observed multiple scoops in buckets not being stored with their handles up. CA COS: PIC moved all scoops and fixed. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 14A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  7. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed walls in the walk-in cooler to be covered in debris and mold-like substance on the walls. Observed walk in cooler fan to have heavy accumulation of dust and food debris.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed walls in the walk-in cooler to be covered in debris and mold-like substance on the walls. Observed walk in cooler fan to have heavy accumulation of dust and food debris. CA: PIC shall deep clean walk-in cooler. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation. Correct By: 10/31/2026
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  8. Pest control

    Item 18
    Observed multiple flies throughout the kitchen, walk-in cooler and front food service. CA: PIC shall contact pest control company.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

    Observed multiple flies throughout the kitchen, walk-in cooler and front food service. CA: PIC shall contact pest control company. RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. New Violation. Correct By: 10/31/2026
    Official report · Item 18 ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    70/100C
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Chatham County · Oct 28, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Chatham County
Inspection ID
57559830
Facility ID
13000833
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Chatham County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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