Chatham County · Health score & inspection history
McDonough's Restaurant & Lounge
21 E MCDONOUGH ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401
McDonough's Restaurant & Lounge scored 95/100 (grade A) at its Oct 22, 2026 Chatham County inspection.
Latest available inspection
Chatham CountyWhat the inspector found
All 4 findings ↗4 findings recorded on Oct 22, 2026.
Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
Observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. Raw shrimp and hash browns were observed uncovered in reach-in coolers.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food stored covered
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. Raw shrimp and hash browns were observed uncovered in reach-in coolers. RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing it in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. Observed buildup inside the soda nozzle at the bar area.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. Observed buildup inside the soda nozzle at the bar area. RCA: Inspector educated PIC on proper cleaning and sanitization procedures for the microwave and soda nozzle. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness using methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness using methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except when cleaning is necessary due to spills or other accidents, cleaning shall be conducted during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Violation recordedItem 17D ↗
Ventilation and lighting
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on exhaust vents, with grease dripping from the vents. RCA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be maintained to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Code 511-6-1.05(2)(n)
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on exhaust vents, with grease dripping from the vents. RCA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be maintained to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17D ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available95/100AReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility 9488214 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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