During a routine inspection on October 29, 2026, Klom Klom at 7201 Hodgson Memorial Dr Unit C in Chatham County received an 81 score and a grade of B from inspector Bethany Grubbs. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Klom Klom
Location: 7201 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR UNIT C SAVANNAH, GA 31406, Chatham County
Inspection date: October 29, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 81/B
Inspector: Bethany Grubbs
Permit number: FSP-025-005366
Inspection findings
4-1A – food separated and protected
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed improper separation of raw meat. Chicken and pork stored on top of one another. Beef stored next to eggs. Raw chicken next to seafood. CA: Assisted staff on reorganization of raw foods based on cook temperature. Referred back to separation hand-out attached on fridge door. RCA: Educated staff on proper storage of raw food based on cook temperature. Education hand-out on door of fridge.
11C – approved thawing methods used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed meats stored in bowl on top of chest cooler in standing water. CA: PIC had employee move meat to prep sink under running water. RCA: Educated PIC on proper thawing methods. (c) Thawing. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below,
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 bag of carrots stored on the floor. CA: PIC relocated identified item to an area 6″ off floor. RCA: Ma(i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.intain food product 6″ off floor.
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed single-use bowls being used as scoop in bulk dry seasoning and chicken. CA: PIC removed single service bowls. RCA: (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi)
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed both crocks for hot-holding of utensils at a temperature of 110-120F. CA: PIC turned up temperature on both crocks. RCA: PIC to check temperature of hot held water to ensure is a minimum of 135F or above.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: -Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep cooler. CA: PIC removed identified item. RCA: Educated PIC on proper storage of employee items. Items must be stored under and away from food product, single service items, or clean dishes. Items CANNOT be stored over or on prep areas.
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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