Papa's BBQ & Seafood

119 Charlotte Rd Ste A, Savannah, GA 31410

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Papa's BBQ & Seafood appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Papa's BBQ & Seafood was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so Papa's BBQ & Seafood trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several items stored in the walk-in cooler with the intention of cold holding above the maximum safe temperature of 41F. CA: Following a conversation with the PIC, the items were not properly cooled the night before which resulted in elevated cold holding temperatures. PIC discarded all product. See comments for specific food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed salmon fully thawed in ROP packaging. CA: PIC discarded fish. Facility shall fully remove fish from ROP packaging prior to thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed gaskets falling from inside panel of prep top cooler doors and no longer in good repair. RCA: All gaskets shall be cleaned to sight and touch while remaining in good repair to contain cold air within unit.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on bottom of single door reach-in freezer. Observed build-up on inside doors of both prep top coolers. Observed food debris around burners of stove and single pot burner. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (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)

Feb 7, 2025

Initial

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

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: In main cook line reach-in cooler, observed raw pork chops stored directly next to cut lettuce. Observed raw pork chops stored over cooked chicken wings. Observed cooked chicken wings stored next to raw chicken. CA: Employee rearranged the containers to be stored properly in the reach-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by using separate equipment for each type, arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust and grime build up on walls and ceilings throughout the front cook line and in the main kitchen area. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Papa's BBQ & Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Papa's BBQ & Seafood on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Papa's BBQ & Seafood compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Papa's BBQ & Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Papa's BBQ & Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Papa's BBQ & Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Papa's BBQ & Seafood 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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