City Market Cafe

224 W Saint Julian St, Savannah, GA 31401

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

City Market Cafe has been inspected three times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

City Market Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Savannah average of 91. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items (corned beef and ribeye) in reach-in unit holding above 41F. Observed tomatoes in reach in unit holding above 41F in prep top unit. CA: PIC placed tomatoes on ice bath. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (blueberries on prep top table, cooked chicken stored in reach in unit and bacon stored above grill on shelf) throughout facility without a covering from overhead contamination. CA: PIC covered food. Food should be covered if not in active use to prevent overhead contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items items cold-holding over 50F in walk-in cooler (see temperature log). Observed multiple items cold-holding over 41F in prep-top cooler. COS: Items were delivered/prepped same morning less than 4 hours prior. Items were placed on ice bath to rapidly cool. Cooler units are not to be used to hold TCS items until internal temperature verified to be at 41F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items in prep-top cooler to be cold-holding over 41F (pimento cheese, marinara sauce) (see temperature log). Observed several prepped TCS items cold-holding above 41F in reach-in cooler (see temperature log). COS: PIC placed items that had been stored in prep-top cooler less than 4 hours on ice to rapidly cool. PIC moved items that were just prepped and placed in reach-in cooler to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Units will be serviced before TCS foods are stored in them.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several items stored uncovered in the bottom of prep-top units (blue cheese, dressing, and thin-sliced steak). COS: PIC had employee cover all items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of debris on outside of prep-top and reach-in cooler handles. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was City Market Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City Market Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City Market Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Market Cafe.

How does City Market Cafe compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

City Market Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has City Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at City Market Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at City Market Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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