The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections conducted on Nov. 10–14.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 78 earned by A Town Wings, located at 720 East Robinson Ave., in Grovetown.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed food being improperly recooked, and deducted nine points from the health score.
“Observed chicken wings cooked to 92 degrees F to then be recooked to 165 degrees F or above” the report stated. “Cook wings fully then hold for time.”
The inspector deducted an additional nine points for noticing food being improperly stored.
“Observed blue cheese dressing labelled “keep refrigerated” on counter without temp control,” the report stated. “Toss out dressing and keep all others in walk in cooler under temperature control for cold holding.”
The inspector docked another three points for noticing raw chicken left out to thaw.
“Observed raw chicken wings in prep sink to thaw. Thaw raw chicken under cool running water,” the report stated.
The second lowest score of the week was an 83 given to Boll Weevil Cafe a7 Sweetery, located at 10 James Brown Blvd., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for witnessing an employee not wash hands before prepping food.
“Observed employee pick up object of the floor, proceed to put on gloves, and prepare food without washing hands,” the report stated. “Wash hands when switching tasks and when touching floor.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for a lack of required paperwork on site.
“Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreement,” the report stated. “Have all food prep employees read and sign agreement. Have all forms readily available at all times.”
The inspector deducted another four points for the witnessing bacteria build up on kitchen equipment.
“Observed black and brown buildup inside drink nozzles,” the report stated. “Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.”
Following the cafe’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 85 given to both of Double Tree Hotel’s pools, located at 2651 Perimeter Parkway, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted 15 points for an imbalance in pH when recommended levels are between 7.2-7.8.
“pH was less than 7.0,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Nov. 10–14 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Smoothie King, 4237 Washington Road, Suite 2, Evans
- Arby’s, 4389 Washington Road, Evans
- Hardee’s of Evans, 4360 Washington Road, Evans
- Augusta Elks Lodge, 205 Elkdom Court, Augusta
- Smoothie King, 814 Cabela Drive, Suite 104, Augusta
- Starbucks Coffee, 814 Cabela Drive, Unit 106, Augusta
- Clean Eatz, 630 Crane Creek Drive, Suite 504, Augusta
- Residence at Riverwatch, 205 River Place, Augusta
- Deer Chase Elementary School, 1780 Deer Chase Lane, Hepzibah
- Chick-Fil-A Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2370, Augusta
- Lily Coffee, Tea, & Bread, 3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 570, Augusta
- Little Caesars Pizza, 2801 Washington Road, Suite 110, Augusta
- The Pointe at Augusta, 2205 Southgate Drive, Augusta
- D Wow’s Dogs and More, 3909 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Hampton Inn and Suites, 3028 Washington Road, Building B, Augusta
- Turtle Creek Condominium Pool, 2110 Turtle Court, Augusta
- Hickman Arms Apartments Pool #2, 1011 Hickman Road, Augusta
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Nov. 10–14.
- Wingstop, 4351 Washington Road, Suite D, Evans: 99
- Cook Out, 3012 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 99
- Pita Mediterranean Street Food, 630 Crane Creek Drive, Suite 102, Augusta: 98
- Auntie Anne’s Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2328, Augusta: 97
- The Hale Foundation, 406 Walker St., Augusta: 96
- Caribou Coffee, 3050 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Rockin Crab, 2807 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Subway, 3024 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 95
- Big Mama’s Soulfood, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 94
- Dunkin Donuts, 417 Lewiston Road, Suite 1, Grovetown: 94
- Waffle House, 708 East Robinson Ave., Grovetown: 92
- Marco’s Pizza, 229 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 111, Augusta: 92
- Deluxe Inn, 1636 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Nov. 10–14.
