Urban Deli

321 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31401
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Urban Deli, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Savannah restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting in dish drying area. RCA: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
95
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine in main kitchen to have black build up in the baffles. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, cooked mushrooms, etc.) stored inside the reach-in unit without proper date labeling. CA/COS: PIC applied appropriate date labels to all food items that were prepped on 11/16.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in coolers and freezers located outside to have old food debris accumulated at the bottom of the units. Observed the walk-in cooler fan to have white residue built up between the gaskets. 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)
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed Potato, Broccoli, Cucumber salad uncovered in front food service display. CA: Directed PIC to cover salads with plastic wrap loosely to ensure protection of debris from ceiling or other contaminants. RCA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urban Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urban Deli on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urban Deli?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Urban Deli.

How does Urban Deli compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Urban Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Urban Deli's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Urban Deli 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 Urban Deli inspected?

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