Captain D's

29 W Derenne Ave, Savannah, GA 31405

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Captain D's has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Captain D's was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Captain D's latest score of 67 falls below the Savannah average of 91. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

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

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Inspector notes: Observed mold like substances on whole uncut lemons in the walk-in cooler. Observed mold like substance on raw whole uncut potatoes in the dry storage area. RCA: PIC shall dispose of the food as soon as possible and all food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

511-6-1.04(1)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded lettuce in the walk-in cooler used past its use by date of December 12, 2025. CA: PIC discarded the lettuce.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the Quaternary sanitization portion of the 3-compartment sink not meeting minimum levels of manufacturer recommendations. CA: PIC replaced the sanitizer in the sink, and it reached the minimum level required per the manufacturer's instructions.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

May 21, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed baffle on ice machine black/green substance. Stated to the PIC to make sure all of the food contact surfaces are cleaned thoroughly. Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) 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: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee wearing wristwatch while working with food in the kitchen. Rule: (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee not wearing proper beard restraint while working in the kitchen. PIC had employee put on beard restraint. Rule: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items (salmon and tilapia) cold-holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items.) Advised PIC to ensure all TCS food items are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed soda diffusers containing pink organic substances. Advised PIC to ensure all food contact surfaces are clean and sanitized at all times.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in the dry storage room. Advised PIC to maintain proper pest control measures to reduce the presence of pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain D's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain D's on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Captain D's compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Captain D's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Captain D's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Captain D's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Captain D's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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