Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center

6711 Laroche Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center three times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

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

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center's latest score of 67 falls below the Savannah average of 91. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dry good cans such as 3 bean salad, baked beans, pinto beans, and chili Cuan corn with massive dents around the sides and top of it being isolated with "Dented Cans" sign and used in facility. COS: PIC and employees took the dry good cans which was stored in "Dented Cans" signs and discarded towards garbage.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding temperatures in reach-in cooler -Egg salad (54F), White American Cheese sliced (46F), Sliced Tomatoes (50F), -Ambient (61F). COS: PIC moved items that were stored in reach-in cooler to walk-in cooler for proper cold holding within time/temperature control.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler with door hanging off the hinges which causes it not to close properly for cold holding. Observed Reach-in Cooler with ambient of (61F) which is above cold-holding minimum temperature of (41F). Observed Steamer leaking water which is turning into smokelike substance when the doors are opened. RCA:511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen. COS: PIC called Maintenance to fix ventilation by turning back on breaker box/panel for specific equipment.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
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May 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken held on the steam table at 110 F, below the the required 135 degrees F. CA: PIC had employee reheat item to 165 degrees, which was held at 165 F for 15 seconds. Educated PIC about monitoring temperatures to ensure hot holding stays above 135 F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored on top of prep top table. CA: PIC had employee move cellphone to designated area, to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center.

How does Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center 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 Riverview Health & Rehabilitation Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.