Yatai

10 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Yatai has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average is 91, putting Yatai squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher to not be pulling any sanitizer solution. RCA: Advised PIC to utilize 3-compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken thighs hot-holding at 111F. Chicken had been placed in unit 3 hours prior. COS: PIC had employee reheat chicken to 165F before placing back in hot-holding unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed soap to be out at handwashing station near food storage area. RCA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yatai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yatai on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Yatai compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

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

Has Yatai's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yatai have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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