Dockside Seafood Restaurant

201 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Dockside Seafood Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Dockside Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Savannah average of 91. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several items in reach-in drawers for grill to be above 41F (see temperature log). COS: PIC stated items had been pulled from unit recently while unit was being cleaned (less than an hour prior). Ambient temperature for unit reading 36F. Items were placed on ice bath to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris on bottom of prep-top cooler and outside of oven and toaster. Observed build-up of grease on outer wall of fryer. RCA: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed potato salad in prep-top cooler to not be identified with common name label. Observed crab cake mix in walk-in cooler to not be identified with the common name of the food. RCA: Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of debris on bottom of reach in cooler. Rule: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee with bracelets while working/preparing food on the grill. PIC had employee remove the bracelets. 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)

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

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

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items in reach-in (chicken salad and potato salad) to not have date-label. COS: PIC stated that items were prepped today and placed the proper date-labels on the items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several items (spinach dip, shredded cheese, and cut lettuce) uncovered in reach-in cooler. COS: PIC ensured each was covered with a lid or saran wrap before placing back in reach-in.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dockside Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dockside Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dockside Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dockside Seafood Restaurant.

How does Dockside Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Dockside Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Dockside Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dockside Seafood Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dockside Seafood Restaurant 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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