Chatham County · Health score & inspection history
Barnes Restaurant
5320 WATERS AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Barnes Restaurant scored 92/100 (grade A) at its Oct 21, 2026 Chatham County inspection.
Latest available inspection
Chatham CountyWhat the inspector found
All 5 findings ↗5 findings recorded on Oct 21, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
Observed uncovered brisket in walk-in cooler. Observed multiple seafood containers in reach-in cooler uncovered.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food stored covered
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed uncovered brisket in walk-in cooler. Observed multiple seafood containers in reach-in cooler uncovered. RCA: PIC covered all foods. 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. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed mechanical dishwasher not pulling chlorine sanitizer through machine. RCA: Sanitizer solutions must be at adequate concentrations to sanitize food contact surfaces.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Observed mechanical dishwasher not pulling chlorine sanitizer through machine. RCA: Sanitizer solutions must be at adequate concentrations to sanitize food contact surfaces. Facility is to cease use of mechanical dishwasher until serviced or replaced, 3-compartment sink is to be used until so. New Violation. Correct By: 10/24/2026
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed mildew-like substance on racks in walk-in cooler. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed mildew-like substance on racks in walk-in cooler. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation. Correct By: 10/24/2026
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 16B ↗
Plumbing and drainage
Observed 2-compartment sink without cold water available. RCA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Observed 2-compartment sink without cold water available. RCA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. New Violation. Correct By: 10/24/2026
Official report · Item 16B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. New Violation. Correct By: 10/24/2026
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available92/100AReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility 734756 within Chatham County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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