Chazito's Latin Cuisine

217 W Hwy 80, Savannah, GA 31322
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Chazito's Latin Cuisine has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 91, putting Chazito's Latin Cuisine on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mustard bottle sitting directly on cut tomatoes in the prep top cooler. RCA: Told PIC that they need to ensure that no items are stored directly on top of food items to ensure that contamination isn't taken place.
511-6-1.04(4)(j)
86
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items held above 41F (cheese 46F, sliced tomato 59F, milk 43F, sour cream cilantro 43F, macaroni salad 50F) COS CA: PIC discarded foods and moved items recently prepped to another cold holding unit. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items held above 41F (cheese 54F, chicken 47F,45F, tomatoes 54F.) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. RCA/CA: Being that all TCS food items were out for more than 4hrs pick discarded each item. Told PIC to put food items on a ice bath in the future to keep food items at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 8, 2024
Followup
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chazito's Latin Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chazito's Latin Cuisine on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chazito's Latin Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chazito's Latin Cuisine.

How does Chazito's Latin Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Chazito's Latin Cuisine most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Chazito's Latin Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chazito's Latin Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chazito's Latin Cuisine 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 Chazito's Latin Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chazito's Latin Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.