Spanky's Southside
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Spanky's Southside, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 91, putting Spanky's Southside on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken wings to be stored next to raw pizza dough and vegetables. COS: PIC removed raw food items to designated area as it was food from an employee. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating ready-to-eat food from raw food. All raw food items shall be stored based on cooking temperature. CA:
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk sauces in reach-in cooler behind server prep area to bear no date labeling. COS: PIC discarded all items over 24 hours old. PIC wrote today's date on items opened and used today. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety 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, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of white and black debris on storage racks in walk-in cooler - specifically in the section where chicken is stored. RCA: PIC shall have racks in walk-in cleaned and sanitized to ensure non-food contact surface is clean to the sight and touch. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee items (chicken wings, powerade, sushi) to be stored next to facility food items in reach-in coolers. RCA: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
70
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris around blade of can opener. CA: PIC removed can-opener for wash, rinse, and sanitize. RCA: All food contact items shall be cleaned to the sight and touch. Equipment shall be cleaned and sanitized at a frequency to prevent build-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no available soap for the hand-wash station behind the bar area. CA: Staff placed soap adjacent to the hand-wash sink. RCA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of debris in the interior of ice machine. RCA: All food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Ice shall be burned, machine shall be cleaned and sanitized before next use.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no available test-strips to test the high temperature dish machine. RCA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bucket of "spuds" uncovered in main prep area adjacent to hand sink and high traffic area. CA: PIC relocated the "spuds" to avoid contamination. RCA: Food items shall be stored and covered in a way that best prevents overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed in-use wisk stored on a cardboard box under prep table. -Observed knives stored under equipment. Had employee remove knives. -Observed spoon stored between tea maker and coffee machine. CA: PIC removed utensils for wash, rinse, and sanitize. RCA: Utensils shall be stored in a clean and dry place in the prep area to avoid contamination during the food-making process.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of food debris in toaster oven and under shelving in food pass through window. RCA: All non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
58
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food in pizza reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler, and seafood cooler with foods above 41F. CA: PIC discarded foods (shrimp, scallops, beef, cream cheese, buttermilk, corned beef, feta, boiled eggs, stuffed potatoes). Facility shall not store TCS foods in coolers until repaired or keep foods on ice baths to keep at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. RCA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Burn ice, clean and sanitize interior before refilling of ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Did not observe thermometers in reach-in coolers. 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)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed no employees in kitchen wearing hair restraints while preparing or cooking foods. RCA: 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed build-up on walk-in cooler shelves. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed prep sink without hot water functioning. RCA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings stored on top of pizza oven holding temperature at 84 degrees F. PIC discarded wings. Educated PIC on maintaining hot holding temperatures at 135 degrees F or above. Observed chicken wings stored under heat light with temperatures from 120-148 degrees F. Wings were all cooked no earlier than 2:00pm. PIC to use time as a public health control, and discard any remaining wings by 6:00pm. Educated PIC on maintaining hold-holding temperature at 135 degrees F. or above. PIC advised newly cooked wings were mixed with previous chicken. PIC To ensure staff rotating pans of chicken instead of mixing.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: -Observed build of debris inside the ice maker. PIC contacted (Hudgins) for maintenance and cleaning. -Observed build up debris inside the microwave. PIC had employee wash, rinse, and sanitize. -Observed build up of debris on can opener. PIC removed can opener and ran through dish washer.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: -Observed Build-up of debris under equipment -Observed Food debris on walls. -Observed Dust around HVAC vents and returns on ceiling.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed tongs for lemons being stored in standing water at bar and wait stations. -Observed scoop for flour with handle buried in product. PIC removed scoop for wash, rinse, and sanitizing. -Observed single service "to go" containers being used as a scoop in dredge Educated PIC on proper use of "in-use" utensils.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet dishes being stacked in dish storage area for drying. PIC removed the dishes to properly air dry. Educated PIC on proper wash, rinse, sanitizing and air drying procedures.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
67
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed employee wearing a watch while actively prepping food. PIC had employee remove watch. Educated PIC on the wearing of a plain wedding band only.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Observed utensils being stored in sanitizer solution. PIC removed utensils for wash, rinse sanitize and air dry. -Observed scoop for ice stored with handle in contact with ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spanky's Southside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spanky's Southside on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spanky's Southside?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spanky's Southside.
How does Spanky's Southside compare to other restaurants in Savannah?
Spanky's Southside most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.
Has Spanky's Southside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spanky's Southside have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spanky's Southside 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 Spanky's Southside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spanky's Southside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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