The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing. However, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on March 24-28.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 80 earned by Charley’s Philly Steaks-Augusta Mall, located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2390, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing food improperly stored, which resulted in a nine point deduction.
“Observed mushrooms, diced onions, and diced bell peppers cold holding above 41 degrees [Farenheit],” the report stated.
The inspector also noted witnessing broken portions of ceiling, resulting in another point deducted.
“Observed loose/broken ceiling covers where lights are located in back prep area,” the report stated.
The inspector also docked another three points from the establishment’s score for noticing pest activity.
“Observed live cockroach activity on back prep table near meat slicer,” the report stated. “Seek out pest control from certified pest control operator.”
The second lowest score of the week was a score of 84 given to Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Steakhouse, located at 2626 Tobacco Road, in Hephzibah.
The inspector noted observing improperly labeled containers, which resulted in a four-point reduction.
“Observed many containers of food without prep and discard dates,” the report stated.
The inspector also noted seeing no labels on certain containers, which resulted in a loss of three more points.
“Observed no label on foods stored in bulk containers,” the report stated. “Label all foods stored outside of original containers.”
The restaurant was also docked three points for the inspector noticing several containers being stored in an unsafe manner.
“Observed containers of food inside [walk-in-cooler] and [walk-in-freezer] stored on the floor,” the report stated. “Containers with food should be stored at least six inches off the floor.”
Following the Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Steakhouse inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 86 given to a Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, located at 3024 Washington Road, in Augusta.
Throughout the inspection, the inspector reported observing multiple employee wearing unauthorized accessories, which resulted in a three point reduction.
“Observed employees wearing charm bracelets and watches during food prep,” the report stated. “Refrain from jewelry outside of a plain band ring when conducting food prep.”
The inspector also noticed a lack of proper testing equipment, and deducted another point from the facility’s score.
“Observed no available test strips to test sanitizer buckets. Observed chlorine test strips available but quat is being used in sanitizer buckets,” the report stated. “Obtain appropriate test strips for chosen sanitizer.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between March 24-28 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- The Row, 1812 Slaton St., Augusta
- McDonald’s, 3423 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Chick-Fil-A Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2370, Augusta
- Henry Brigham Swim Center, 2463 Golden Camp Road, Augusta
- Waffle House, 3417 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- T. Harry Garrett Elementary School, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Augusta
- Augustino’s, 2 Tenth St., Augusta
- American Legion Post 178, 3219 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta
- Food Thyme Food Truck, 1095 Rosland Circle, Augusta
- Almond Express, 2625 Deans Bridge Road, Suite F, Augusta
- Seafood & More, 1645 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- University Village Apartments, 6000 Jaguar Way, Augusta
- New Chan Express, 2613 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Meadowbrook Elementary School, 3630 Goldfinch Drive, Augusta
- Bayvale Elementary School, 3309 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Lulu’s Kitchen and Catering, 1433 Stovall St., Unit B, Augusta
- Millhouse Station, 636 Eleventh St., Augusta
- Country Hearth Inn & Suites, 2182 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Waffle House, 3160 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Glenn Hills Middle School, 2941 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta
- Glenn Hills High School, 2840 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta
- Doc’s Porchside, 3035 Washington Road, Augusta
- Grand Oaks at Crane Creek, 680 Crane Creek Drive, Augusta
- Fairfield Inn Suites, 2175 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Sims Landing Pool, 336 Stablebridge Drive, Augusta
- Days Inn, 3654 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Baymont Inn & Suites Pool, 2905 Riverwest Drive, Augusta
- Westside High School, 1002 Patriots Way, Augusta
- Towne Center Tavern, 7025 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Suite 205, Evans
- The Haven at Reed Creek Pool, 303 Wave Hill, Martinez
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5003 Steiner Way, Grovetown
- The Meadows Original Frozen Custard and Mobile Base, 715 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 5003 Steiner Way, Suite 1, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between March 24-28.
- KFC Augusta, 3425 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 98
- SBarro, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite D215, Augusta: 98
- Thompson Hospitality Service at Paine College, 1235 15th St., Augusta: 97
- Monte Sano Elementary School, 2164 Richmond Ave., Augusta: 97
- Glenn Hills Elementary School, 2838 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta: 96
- Comfort Inn and Suites, 4071 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 96
- Sarku Japan, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 96
- Augusta Convention Center, 2 Tenth St., Augusta: 96
- Stars & Strikes-Augusta, 3238 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 96
- Econo Lodge, 700 Snake Drive, Augusta: 95
- Marco’s Pizza, 2416 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta: 92
- Motel 6, 201 Boy Scout Road, Augusta: 91
- Dirty Dough Augusta, 3602 Exchange Lane, Suite 300, Augusta: 91
- Sconyers Bar-B-Que, 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between March 24-28.
