The Sentient Bean

13 E Park Ave, Savannah, GA 31401

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Sentient Bean has been inspected three times since 2024. The Sentient Bean was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

The Sentient Bean's latest score is in line with the Savannah average of 91. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed four bottles of sauces stored within reach in the unit without proper labeling to identify the common name of the food. RCA: Food Storage Containers – Common Name Identification. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that have been removed from their original packaging (e.g., cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, sugar) must be clearly and legibly labeled in English with the common name of the food, unless the contents are easily and unmistakably recognized.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed old food debris build up in gaskets of reach in unit. 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)

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items : Salsa, vegetable mix -quinoa, black beans, tempeh, onions, bell peppers, Tofu,) stored at the bottom shelf of the reach in unit, temperatures to be above 41F (see temperature logs). Advised that food items were prepped 5-11 and 5-14. CA/COS: PIC and staff discarded all food items. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed items in prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler to be holding above 41F (see temperature log). Upon inquiry, items in the prep table were refilled at 2:50pm from the reach-in cooler. CA:Items are still in the safety zone, but staff shall be mindful of too much food product in containers. Items should hold temperature if removed from one unit to th next.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed the main kitchen hand sink to be out of order. Upon inquiry, it was stated that the sink has only been out of use since yesterday. CA: Thae main kitchen hand sink shall be repaired as soon as possible to allow for accessible usage for food handling employees. In the meantime, food employees shall use the front service area sink for hand washing when necessay. Prep sink and 3 compartment sink shall NOT be used for hand washing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed dirty cup in the front foo service area hand sink. COS, CA: Removed cup and educated staff that hand sink shall only be used for hand washing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sentient Bean last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sentient Bean on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sentient Bean?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sentient Bean.

How does The Sentient Bean compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

The Sentient Bean most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Savannah average of 91.

Has The Sentient Bean's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Sentient Bean have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sentient Bean means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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