McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 22, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 21 E MCDONOUGH ST SAVANNAH, GA 31401, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 22, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 95/A
Inspector: Brittany Roney
Permit number: FSP-025-003907
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: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed milk bath and breading stored uncovered on the countertop. Raw shrimp and hash browns were observed uncovered in reach-in coolers. RCA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing it in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed accumulation of old food debris inside the microwave. Observed buildup inside the soda nozzle at the bar area. RCA: Inspector educated PIC on proper cleaning and sanitization procedures for the microwave and soda nozzle.
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: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed accumulation of old food debris, including flour and grease buildup, on the floors of the dry storage, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain cleanliness using methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except when cleaning is necessary due to spills or other accidents, cleaning shall be conducted during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) – exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed heavy accumulation of grease on exhaust vents, with grease dripping from the vents. RCA: Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be maintained to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
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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