Island Daiquiris, located at 313 Johnny Mercer in Savannah, Chatham County, received a score of 74 and a grade of C during a routine inspection conducted by Shawn Wallbillich on October 19, 2026. This score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Island Daiquiris
Location: 313 JOHNNY MERCER SAVANNAH, GA 31410, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 19, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 74/C
Inspector: Shawn Wallbillich
Permit number: FSP-025-844
Inspection findings
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple food items in chest freezer (nuggets, okra, mozz sticks) not covered and protected from overhead contamination. Observed chicken wings in a bowl in the prep top cooler reach in not covered and protected from overhead contamination. CA COS: PIC properly covered all items. 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.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed upright reach in refrigerator next to chest freezer in main kitchen holding temperature above safe zone of 41F. Multiple TCS food items within the reach in refrigerator were above temperature safe zone of 41F and outside of safety window (Cheese, Bacon, Deli meat). CA COS: PIC discarded all TCS items and called for a service to be done of the refrigerator. RCA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below.
11C – approved thawing methods used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed an reduced oxygen packaged tuna steak fully thawed, where the package stated to remove from package before thawing. CA COS: PIC discarded tuna steak. 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; Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed cooler containing shrimp stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed bag of onions stored directly on the ground in the walk-in cooler. CA COS: PIC moved items 6 inches off the floor. RCA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location; Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food debris build up on the outside of all reach in coolers and prep top cooler. Observed food debris build up on the racks of the shelving units in the Walk-in cooler. Observed food debris and dust build up on the fan of the walk-in cooler. CA: PIC shall deep clean all equipment. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed holes in the ceiling throughout the entire kitchen. Observed a hole in the floor outside of the walk-in cooler missing its drain cover. CA: PIC shall fix all holes and upkeep the facility. RCA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed gap in the bottom of the back door exiting the kitchen creating an opening for pests to enter. CA: PIC shall close the gap to prevent pest entry. RCA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
General inspector comments
Discussed declutering the kitchen. All TCS foods in reach in cooler were disposed include bacon, cheeses, open dressing containers, deli meats, eggs and milk.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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