Kanpai

2 Park Of Commerce Ste 2, Savannah, GA 31405
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Kanpai has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 91, putting Kanpai on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw, shelled eggs. (COS- employee placed eggs above chicken.) RCA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types o...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed hi-temp dish machine unable to reach the final rinse of 180 F (recorded 175 F) and unable to reach the dish temperature of 160 (recorded 156.2 F). RCA: Ensure hi-temp dish machine is reaching 160 F for dish temp and 180 F for final rinse.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food within prep top coolers not held at the temperature of 41F or below (see temperature log for details). Unit was in heavy use due to lunch rush and AC unit is currently down. CA, PIC turned down unit, however, the unit was unable to maintain safe temperatures on left side of the prep table and the reach-in portion. TCS-food shall be discarded at 5pm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler in server area not functioning and unable to hold 41F or below. CA: All food within unit was held at 63F and will be discarded by 5pm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sushi reach in coolers not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or Below. All food within units are held between 45F-52F and were placed in unit at 10:00am. CA, All products is TCS and will be discarded at 4pm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup in Ice Machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of ceiling leaks through drip marks in backwall of kitchen. Observed buildup on wall next to breading station. Observed buildup on wall next to three compartment sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Aug 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tempura vegetables and shrimp in the prep-top cooler cold-holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC disposed food items in the trash.) 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)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed mixed vegetables, and chicken on the grill hot-holding below 135 F. Advised PIC to ensure all TCS food items are hot holding at 135 F or above at all times.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed employee health policy absent from facility. Also, PIC was unable to describe the 5 symptoms and 6 illness that involves restriction or exclusion from the facility.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed condensation lines from the sushi cooler in the hand sink. (COS- PIC removed line from hand sink.) Advised PIC to ensure all hand sinks are used for hand washing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine sanitizing dishes at a concentration of 0 ppm chlorine. (COS- PIC repaired machine and is now sanitizing at 50 ppm)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored on the prep table. (COS- PIC placed drinks under prep table.) Advised PIC to ensure employees' drinks are in single-use cups with a straw and lid and to store cups below prep areas.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kanpai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kanpai on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kanpai?

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

How does Kanpai compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

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

Has Kanpai's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kanpai 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 Kanpai inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kanpai is inspected around two times per year on average.