A popular seafood restaurant in Savannah failed its latest health inspection after inspectors found serious food safety problems.

What’s Happening: Red Lobster on West Montgomery Cross Road scored 59 out of 100 during a routine inspection on Oct. 21. The restaurant stayed open.

The health department requires restaurants to score at least 70 to pass.

Inspectors found problems with food storage, cleaning, and temperature control.

What’s Important: Inspectors found coconut shrimp and calamari stored overnight at unsafe temperatures above 41 degrees. The manager threw away the food.

The Problems Found: The restaurant had no hot water at a hand washing sink near where servers pick up food. Inspectors also found workers reheating alfredo sauce and lobster bisque on a steam table instead

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