Bowtie Barbecue Co.

6724 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31406

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Bowtie Barbecue Co., the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

Bowtie Barbecue Co.'s latest score of 95 sits above the Savannah average of 91. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Pickle juices found stored in Ranch dressing due to being uncovered and subject to be contaminate on prep top cooler at the salad prep. Observed Sweet potatoes fries found stored in collard greens due to being uncovered and subject to be contaminate on the steam table at the front service line. COS: PIC replaced those items with freshly made inventory and lids.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed that the most current inspection report not posted in the facility. Rule: 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet dishes stacked on dry dish storage self. Rule: (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken in outdoor reach in cooler at temperatures above 41F. COS CA: PIC discarded chicken. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed mildew-like growth in ice machine. RCA: Food contact surfaces and equipment shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ROP fish thawed from frozen while kept in packaging with label stating "Keep frozen until use". COS CA: PIC discarded all fish. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bowtie Barbecue Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bowtie Barbecue Co. on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Bowtie Barbecue Co. compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Bowtie Barbecue Co. most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Bowtie Barbecue Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowtie Barbecue Co. have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bowtie Barbecue Co. 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 Bowtie Barbecue Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bowtie Barbecue Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.

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