Little Caesars #351 scores 87 on Chatham County food-safety inspection

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Little Caesars #351 received a score of 87 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 21, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: Little Caesars #351

Location: 8501 WATERS AVE SAVANNAH, GA 31406, Chatham County

Inspection date: October 21, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 87/B

Inspector: Keisha Lee

Permit number: FSP-025-004663

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: Yes

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed pizza stored on racks without overhead protection. Observed pans of dough in the walk-in cooler without coverings. COS: PIC placed lids and protective coverings over all items. RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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.

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

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: Yes

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed “clean” cambros stored on dish rack while still greasy to the touch with residue remaining on the surfaces. Observed debris build-up on the blade of the can opener. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: Yes

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a bottle of glass cleaner on the rack with food product and stored next to a container of baking soda. COS: Glass cleaner was placed away from food product. RCA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed boxes of single service items (food trays) stored on the floor in the dry storage room. RCA: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) 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: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed food debris build-up on the floor and around the dough pressing machine. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) – heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed mold-like substance on the A/C vents in the ware washing areas. RCA: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.

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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