Emmaus House

18 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Emmaus House has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

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

The city-wide average for Savannah sits at 91, putting Emmaus House on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed turkey sandwiches cold-holding at 59F in reach-in cooler. Observed ambient temperature reading in reach-in cooler (see temperature log). COS: Turkey sandwiches were prepped less than 4 hours ago and were moved to another her reach-in fridge. No other TCS food items were being held.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water available for the hand wash sink (77F) and three-compartment sink (76F). CA: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed butter to be at 57 degrees. Observed two reach-in fridges to be cold-holding above 41F (see temperature log). RCA: All TCS foods held less than 4 hours were moved to another her reach-in fridge. All other TCS food was discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed bleach being used as sanitizer for ware washing. Observed no test strips available to test concentration of sanitizing solution. RCA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
511-6-1.05(2)(cc)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris in bottom of reach-in freezer, dried spill in bottom of fridge, food debris inside both microwaves, inside dry storage room, and black build-up inside ovens. RCA: Ensure all equipment and floors are cleaned regularly between service.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emmaus House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emmaus House on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emmaus House?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emmaus House.

How does Emmaus House compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Emmaus House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Emmaus House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Emmaus House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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