The Smoking Egg
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
90
Score
The Smoking Egg, located at 4395 Ogeechee Rd Unit 212 in Savannah, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning approved thawing methods and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across its four recorded inspections, The Smoking Egg has consistently maintained a low-risk status.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Jun 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
May 7, 2024
Initial
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: RCA: (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, o...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths on the prep-top counter not being held in sanitizing solution. (COS- PIC placed wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.) RCA: 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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