The Vault

2112 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Vault four times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so The Vault trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed prep sink had been converted to handwashing sink but hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. CA: PIC was able to turn hot water on, but gasket was damaged and hot water would not shut off. Facility is to cease usage of prep sink as a handwashing sink and reinstall handwashing sink in foodservice area.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at 3-compartment sink. RCA: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed strawberries showing signs of spoilage in the walk-in cooler. (COS- PIC disposed strawberries in the trash can.) RCA: Ensure all food items are in good condition at all times.

511-6-1.04(1)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items stored on the counter (garlic in oil), walk-in cooler (shrimp, calamari), and reach-in cooler (coconut lime soup) cold-holding above 41 F. (COS- PIC placed garlic in oil on ice, disposed the coconut lime soup.) RCA: Ensure all TCS food are cold-holding at 41 F or below at all times.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed egg wash sitting at room temperature by the fryers exceeding 41F. Observed beef dumplings that were dated for 1/26/25 exceeding 41F. CA: PIC discarded item. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on the baffle of the ice machine. Observed build-up of residue on the inside of the soda machine dispenser nozzles. RCA: PIC shall ensure staff are removing and cleaning soda nozzles each night. Ice machine shall be deep cleaned (washed, rinsed and sanitized) to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed frozen fish thawing under refrigeration in a reach in cooler. CA: Had staff removed fish to be kept in freezer or removed from packing to thaw before service. RCA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rule: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify Inspector's Note: Observed the sushi rice that is held under a 4 hour TPHC plan was not labeled with the current date and time. RCA: Ensure all products undergoing Time as a Public Health control are labeled with the date & time that they are removed from refrigeration/heat and the time to be discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Rule: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Inspector's Note: Observed no thermometer to be present in sushi cooler and stand up reach in cooler. RCA: Obtain and place temperature measuring devices inside all cold holding units.

511-6-1.05(3)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vault last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Vault on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Vault?

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

How does The Vault compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

The Vault most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has The Vault's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Vault 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 The Vault inspected?

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

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