Savannah's Country Buffet

968 Woodville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Savannah's Country Buffet has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Crawfordville restaurant scores 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw bacon over cooked squash and raw sausage over shredded cheese.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken temped at 109f. Per employee on buffet approximately 30min, would be removed within an hour.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door.

29-34-4

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. New chlorine connected to machine, primed and tested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's room.

31B-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by sodas.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on pudding cans.

12B-07-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by water heater, wall in disrepair under ac unit.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust build up on fan near dish pit. Grease build up on back splash of fryer and splash guard.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.

35B-03-4

May 22, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over shelled eggs in reach-in by prep table in kitchen area. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty bottle in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water underneath reach-in cooler.

36-22-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on top of coffee machine. Operator corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Objectionable odors in storage room by ice machines.

36-64-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water handle inoperable at cook line hand wash sink next to dish area. Manager turned on cold water during inspection.

29-08-4

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of grease on the kitchen floors behind cooking equipment.

36-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potatoes on the kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cook line.

38-01-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-27: License expired. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Savannah's Country Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Savannah's Country Buffet on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Savannah's Country Buffet compare to other restaurants in Crawfordville?

Savannah's Country Buffet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Crawfordville average of 80.

Has Savannah's Country Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Savannah's Country Buffet have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Savannah's Country Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Savannah's Country Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Savannah's Country Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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