Pirate's House

20 E Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401
Other
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pirate's House stretching back to 2025. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so Pirate's House trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lemons and oranges stored in walk-in unit with mold and in bad condition. CA: PIC discarded both boxes of lemons and oranges. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (watermelon and tomatoes) in reach-in unit holding above 41F. Ambient temperature holding at 52F. CA: PIC placed food items on ice bath, food still within SAFE zone. Advised PIC to have reach in unit serviced. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gravy and fried chicken hot-holding under 135F on buffet line (see temperature log). Items were placed on buffet less than 2 hours prior. COS: PIC instructed employees to reheat items to proper temperature before placing back on line.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
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Feb 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout the kitchen on and beneath food prep tables. Several drinks did not have lid and straw. Employee discarded identified items. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food st...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees with hair/beards longer than half an inch not wearing proper hair/beard restraints while working with food in kitchen. Rule: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees wearing bracelets/watches while handling food in kitchen. 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pirate's House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pirate's House on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pirate's House?

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

How does Pirate's House compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Pirate's House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Pirate's House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pirate's House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pirate's House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.