Southbound Taphouse

460 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Southbound Taphouse has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average for Savannah sits at 91, putting Southbound Taphouse on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at bar to not be pulling any sanitizer. RCA: Told PIC to use 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken (90F), and pulled pork (128F). Sitting in the steam table ready to be served. RCA/CA: Told PIC that he needed to reheat both food items to 135F or above to ensure that each food item is at the correct temperature to serve. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine at the bar to not be pulling any sanitizer through to properly sanitize dishes. Warewashing Machines, Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers. A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers RCA: Told PIC that they need to have the dish machine and to use the 3 compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(2)(cc)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no lighting inside walk in cooler. RCA: Told PIC that they need to add lighting into the walk in cooler so that you can get/see everything. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southbound Taphouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southbound Taphouse on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Southbound Taphouse compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Southbound Taphouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Southbound Taphouse's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Southbound Taphouse 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 Southbound Taphouse inspected?

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

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