The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?

Several restaurants in Bryan and Effingham Counties scored above 90 on the most recent health inspection.

The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.

Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

PERFECT SCORES

Paddles, 401 NORTH LAUREL STREET, SPRINGFIELD

Bubba’s Bistro, 3881 HIGHWAY 17, RICHMOND HILL

Fuddrucker’s, 4401 HIGHWAY 17, RICHMOND HILL

McDonald’s, 8436 FORD / I-95 AVENUE, RICHMOND HILL

HIGH TO MODERATE SCORES

Little Caesars, 410 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, RINCON, 98

Jersey Mikes Subs, 251 21 HIGHWAY RINCON, 98

Kobe Sushi and Hibachi, 410 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, SUITE BB RINCON, 95

Papa John’s, 586 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, 97

108 Ale House, 108 WEISENBAKER ROAD, RINCON, 95

Arby’s, 410 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, RINCON, 99

Dominoe’s, 449 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, SUITE G, RINCON, 98

LOW SCORES AND WHY

Popeye’s, 362 SOUTH COLUMBIA AVENUE, RINCON, 83

Inspector’s notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the dishwashing area. Observed multiple food items stored/prepped in the facility for over 24 hours. Observed an employee actively prepping food with a bracelet on their wrist. Observed an employee actively prepping food with fingernails longer than the tip of their fingernails. Observed clean pans stored upright, with no overhead protection, on a shelf above the microwaves. Observed heavy food debris build up on equipment throughout the kitchen. Observed hot water at 77 degrees F in the men’s restroom, not reaching the minimum 85 degrees F. Observed clean pans stored upright, with no overhead protection, on a shelf above the microwaves. Observed heavy water and food debris on the floor in the Walk In Cooler. Observed an employee cellphone and keys stored atop the prep counter near the heat lamps.

Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County. She can be reached at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?

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This story was originally published October 3, 2026 at 5:05 AM.