Summer Breeze Senior Living
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Summer Breeze Senior Living four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Summer Breeze Senior Living scores about where you'd expect for a Savannah restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler to have dust and food debris build-up on its fan and ceiling. CA: PIC shall deep clean walk-in cooler. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build-up on walls, ceilings and coving throughout facility. CA: PIC shall deep clean facility. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items such as ground beef, whole Swiss cheese, and whole butter holding temperature above minimum requirement of 41F in walk in cooler and held longer than 4-hours. Observed ambient temperature of walk-in cooler at 54F. Observed boiled eggs, milk, pimento cheese, chicken, bacon and beef base stored in walk-in cooler uncapable of holding safe temperatures of 41F or below. COS: PIC was able to provide documentation that a delivery had been placed into walk-in cooler 45 mins prior to inspection. Boiled eggs were placed into the freezer for rapid cooling, still in SAFE zone. Milk, pimento cheese, chicken, bacon and beef base were within the appropriate 41F or below temperatures. Items held longer than 4 hours were discarded by the PIC. PIC has a secondary temporary walk-in...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wheel of cheese covered in mold and stored in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC discarded the item.
511-6-1.04(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a single-use spoon stored within stew in reach-in cooler. RCA: All single-use items shall not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed hole in bottom of outdoor mop sink. Observed hand sink pulling away from wall. RCA: All equipment shall remain in good repair. If equipment is broken, repair or replace the item.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on walls and coving throughout facility. Observed mildew-like substance on plastic stripping of walk-in cooler. Observed build-up on backsplash above hand sink. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed FRP board pulling away from wall near hand sink. RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall remain in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on cutting board in main kitchen. CA: Employee removed phone.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed back door that leads directly into the kitchen to be open during service. Upon further discussion with employee, door was propped open due to temperature within the kitchen CA: Door was closed.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a scoop in bulk sugar container with handle touching food product. Observed a plate used as a scoop and stored within the bulk flour. RCA: All in-use utensils shall be constructed in a way that prevents the handle from touching the food product when stored within the item.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
61
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chemical dishwasher in active use and not producing a chemical residue on the plate surface. RCA: PIC contacted chemical company to service dishwasher. PIC shall not use the unit until verified by the Chatham County Health Department. Facility shall use the triple sink until repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on floors under prep table and reach-in cooler. RCA: Floors, walls and ceiling shall be cleaned at a frequency that prohibits build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust and black build-up on air vents around kitchen. RCA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. 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)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee items on prep table and spice storage. CA: PIC had employees place items into their bags away from facility food or equipment. RCA: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco 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)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed back door that leads directly into the kitchen to be open during service. Upon further discussion with employees, door was propped open due to temperature within the kitchen. CA: Door was closed. RCA: 4. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects;...
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Summer Breeze Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Summer Breeze Senior Living on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Summer Breeze Senior Living?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Summer Breeze Senior Living.
How does Summer Breeze Senior Living compare to other restaurants in Savannah?
Summer Breeze Senior Living most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Savannah average of 91.
Has Summer Breeze Senior Living's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Summer Breeze Senior Living have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Summer Breeze Senior Living 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 Summer Breeze Senior Living inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Summer Breeze Senior Living is inspected around two times per year on average.
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