Little Duck Diner

150 W Saint Julian St, Savannah, GA 31401

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Little Duck Diner appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so Little Duck Diner trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Upon entering facility, observed PIC to not be present and no designated PIC on duty at the time of inspection. CA: Manager from another store served as designated PIC. PIC has Serv Safe and was able to provide knowledge of food safety practices.There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed slime on ice baffle in the main kitchen. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed chicken, pasta, and beef stored in the walk-in without date marking or clear indication of when food was prepared. RCA:Food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed several cooling units without internal thermometers. RCA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large deep container of pork cooling in walk-in cooler at 139F. Container had just been placed in cooler. COS: PIC instructed staff to place portion of pork in shallow containers to cool properly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed items hot-holding on the line uncovered. Observed cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler uncovered. COS: Employees found lids for containers that were uncovered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black build-up inside ice machine. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed items in reach-in cooler (sliced cheese, cooked hamburger, cooked chicken) to be uncovered when not in use. COS: All items were covered with container lids.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Duck Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Duck Diner on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Duck Diner?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Duck Diner.

How does Little Duck Diner compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Little Duck Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Little Duck Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Duck Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Duck Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Little Duck Diner inspected?

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

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