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Bobo Cafe'

5501 ABERCORN ST , SAVANNAH, GA 31405 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

C
70 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected October 28, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 88

Most recent inspection (October 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

Inspection history

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C70October 28, 20268 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed multiple food items throughout facility's kitchen and walk-in cooler to not be properly separated. On the cook line raw beef was stored directly above ready to eat duck sauce, and raw chicken was stored directly over a container of ready to eat peanuts. Observed in the walk-in cooler raw chicken stored directly over multiple pans of ready to eat cut vegetables. Raw pork was stored directly next to and touching raw ducks. Raw beef was stored directly next to ready to eat vegetables and raw chicken. CA COS: PIC properly separated and moved all items. The pork was discarded. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed;.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed baffle of ice machine to be covered in pink slime and black debris build up.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Observed PIC not performing duties in training and oversight of staff. PIC has failed in Employee Handwashing techniques. Employees are effectively cleaning their hands, by routinely monitoring the employees’ handwashing and ensuring the station is not blocked and available for handwashing at all times. Proper Cooking Techniques. PIC has not ensured employees are properly separating foods (ready to eat above raw foods) and covering food items not in active use.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed baker's rack stored directly in front of hand-washing sink in main kitchen closest to the 3-compartment sink. COS.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed multiple flies throughout the kitchen, walk-in cooler and front food service.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed multiple items in the main kitchen to be uncovered and not protected from overhead contamination at time of inspection (flour, pork belly, butter, seasonings, beans, roasted duck). All opened and ready to eat foods as well as raw foods were not stored covered and protected from overhead contamination in the walk-in cooler (raw duck, roasted duck, raw chicken, raw beef, multiple cut vegetables, raw pork, meatballs). CA COS: PIC covered all items throughout the facility. 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.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed multiple scoops in buckets not being stored with their handles up. CA COS: PIC moved all scoops and fixed. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed walls in the walk-in cooler to be covered in debris and mold-like substance on the walls. Observed walk in cooler fan to have heavy accumulation of dust and food debris.

−1 point · Cited as “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)”
A92February 20, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed baker's rack being stored in front of hand wash sink in main kitchen. COS: PIC moved the rack away from the hand wash sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed multiple items in main kitchen to be uncovered (chicken, duck). Observed items in walk-in cooler to be uncovered (prepped fruits, chopped carrots). COS: Lids or wrap were placed over all items as to protect them from overhead contamination.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A90July 28, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Improper hot holding on steam table. All items have a temperature of 110 to 120 degrees F. All items placed on steam table at 12:00pm. PIC to use time as a public health control, and discard any remaining product at 4:00pm. PIC also advised she has maintenance coming for repairs at 7:30pm tonight. Educated PIC on maintaing all hot holding food product at 135 degrees F or above.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed employee items (ie. phone, ear buds, personal items etc.) not stored in designated areas. Educated PIC on storing personal items. Cannot be stored over or on prep areas. Items cannot be stored next to food product, single service items or clean dishes.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”
A100January 31, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-025-005697. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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