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 Oct. 6–12.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 83 earned by Charley’s Philly Steaks in the Augusta Mall, located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed required paperwork missing, which resulted in an eight-point deduction.
“Observed no Serv Safe certification posted,” the report stated. “Observed no employee reporting agreements. Repeat violation.”
The inspector also reported seeing the establishment’s previous health inspection score was not displayed, resulting in a point being docked from the health score.
Another point was deducted from the health score for the inspector finding loose/broken ceiling corners where lights are located in the back prep area.
“Observed loose/broken ceiling covers where lights are located in back prep area. Repeat violation,” the report stated.
The second lowest score of the week was an 85 given to a Captain D’s, located at 1645 Gordon Highway, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted four points for noticing bacteria in the kitchen.
“Observed black buildup inside ice container in cashier’s area. Observed dishes stored clean with residue,” the report stated. “Observed shelves with residue holding dishes.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for finding cleaning supplies stored on the same shelves as clean dishes.
“Observed degreasers stored on shelves holding clean dishes,” the report stated. “Do not store toxic substances next to food contact surfaces.”
The inspector deducted another point for the most recent health inspection score not being posted.
“Observed most recent food inspection report not posted,” the report stated. “Have most recent food inspection report posted.”
The inspector also deducted another point for seeing clean dishes stacked wet.
“Observed wet nesting of stacked clean dishes,” the report stated. “Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.”
Following the Captain D’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 86 given to the Taco Cat, located at 990 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing food improperly stored.
“Observed raw chicken stored above raw seafood in walk-in-cooler,” the report stated. “Store food according to minimum cooking temperatures to prevent contamination.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for finding food past use-by dates.
“Observed buttermilk held past use-by dates in walk-in-cooler,” the report stated. “Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.”
Another point was docked from the establishment’s health inspection score due to the most recent health inspection score not being posted.
“Observed most recent food inspection report not posted,” the report stated. “Post most recent food inspection report.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Oct. 6–12 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Rooted Coffeehouse, 325 Eighth St., Augusta
- The Scene on Broad, 1289 Broad St., Augusta
- Subway, 1569 Walton Way, Augusta
- Holiday Inn Express, 444 Broad St., Augusta
- Cozi Cup Coffee, 1526 Johns Road, Augusta
- Kathryn M. York Adaptive Aquadic Center, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Family Y – Spray Ground, Slide Pool, Indoor Big Pool, Baby Pool, Bubble Pool, and Outdoor Big Pool, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- S&T Steak Out, 106 Pleasant Home Road, Unit 2T, Augusta
- Subway, 3233 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Wood Park Splash Pad, 1866 Highland Ave., Augusta
- Bernie Ward Community Center – Fleming Pool, 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Augusta Aquatics Center lap pool and diving pool, 3157 Damascus Road, Augusta
- Exchange Club of Augusta, 308 Hale St., Augusta
- Wymberly MH Communities, 4600 Columbia Road, Augusta
- Luna 2 Pizza Base at Putt Putt Fun Center, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Augusta
- Rita’s Base of Operations for Rita’s Mobile, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Augusta
- Baker Place Elementary, 2011 Hero Way, Grovetown
- Tudor Branch, 509 Tudor Branch Drive, Grovetown
- Millbrook Subdivision, 4760 Brookgreen Road, Martinez
- Brookwood, 4748 Brookwood Lane, Grovetown
- Putt Putt Golf, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
- Canterbury Farms pool, 5220 Canterbury Farms Parkway, Grovetown
- Chastain Place Neighborhood pool, 4152 Chastain Drive, Grovetown
- Indian Springs, 1108 Indian Springs Trail, Grovetown
- High Meadows, 4871 Highmeadows Drive, Grovetown
- Huddle House Restaurant, 175 E. Milledgeville Road, Harlem
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Augusta, 3341 Long Deck Walk, Grovetown
- Wetzel’s Pretzels Base of Operation, 500 Fury’s Ferry Road, Suite 107, Martinez
- Gateway Park Splash Pad, 215 Partnership Drive, Grovetown
- Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 903 Husk Box Way, Grovetown
- Riverstone Apartments, 101 Halton Drive, Grovetown
- Great Wall, 500 Fury’s Ferry Road Suite 104, Martinez
- KFC Evans, 516 N Belair Road, Evans
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Oct. 6–12.
- Family Y – Spa, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 99
- Goolsby’s, 3122 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 99
- McDonald’s, 4478 Columbia Road, Martinez: 99
- Waffle House, 438 Belair Road, Augusta: 99
- Krystal, 1555 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- Subway, 155 E Milledgeville Road, Harlem: 99
- Wendy’s, 3342 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 99
- K’s Buffalo Wings, 230 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta: 98
- Dominos, 155 Milledgeville Road, Harlem: 98
- Smoke Show Southern Style BBQ – Catering and Mobile Base, 6001 Washington Road, Appling: 98
- Doc’s Porchside, 3035 Washington Road, Augusta: 97
- Dunkin Donuts, 315 South Belair Road, Martinez: 97
- Columbia County Senior Center, 5913 Euchee Creek Drive, Grovetown: 96
- Dink’D Pickleball LLC, 500 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 107, Martinez: 96
- America’s Best Value Inn, 441 Broad St., Augusta: 95
- Dunkin Donuts, 498 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez: 95
- Bryan Inc. El Vera Cruz, 1077 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- SBarro, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite D215, Augusta: 95
- Lead Dog Pizza DBA Domino’s Pizza, 3336 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 94
- LeChat Noir, 304 Eighth St., Augusta: 93
- Bojangles, 343 South Belair Road, Martinez: 93
- A & D Buffalo, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2336, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Oct. 6–12.
