The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no restaurants or swimming pools received a failing score from Feb. 19-23, one did get a score in the 70s. No businesses in Columbia County were inspected this week.
Auntie Anne’s Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Road STE 2328, Augusta scored a 75. Some of the inspector’s comments included: “observed live cockroach activity” and “observed employees not change gloves between different tasks.”
Other comments included: “observed no Serv Safe certification,” “observed no employee health reporting agreement for employees,” “observed pepperoni, cheese, and hot dogs stored with no labels,” “observed old inspection (2/8/2023) posted,” “observed scoops stored in cinnamon sugar and energy powders,” “observed wet nesting of stacked dishes,” “observed expired test strips for sanitizer,” and “observed build up in ice machine.”
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The second lowest score was an 80, which was received by Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pool, 2175 Gordon Highway, Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “phone not dialing. Repair/replace to be able to dial local 911 system” and “unstick flowmeter float or repair as needed.”
The third lowest score was an 84, belonging to Holiday Inn Express (Food Service), 444 Broad St., Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold TCS foods must be held at 41F or below” and “post CFSM, most recent inspection.”
Top of the class
These are the restaurants in Richmond County that passed recent inspections between Feb. 19 and Feb. 23 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- Augusta Convention Center, 2 Tenth St., Augusta
- Bowlero Augusta, 3067 Washington Road, Augusta
- Mally’s Market, 2860 Washington Road, Augusta
- Chick-fil-a Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Road STE 2370, Augusta
- I Heart Mac & Cheese, 826 Cabela Drive, Augusta
- K&J Soulbar and Grill, 720 E Robinson Ave. STE 101-102, Grovetown
- Crisp and Co LLC, 2711 Oakland Ave., Augusta
“A” scores
These restaurants received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspections between Feb. 19 and Feb. 23.
- Zaxbys, 1702 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- Lamar-Milledge Elementary School, 510 Eve St., Augusta: 97
- McAlister’s Deli, 3602 Exchange Lane Unit 3, Augusta: 97
- Cue and Brew Pub, 2854 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Augustino’s, 2 Tenth St., Augusta: 96
- Sbarro #915, 3450 Wrightsboro Road STE D215: 95
- Mirin Asian Inc., 630 Crane Creek Drive STE 402, Augusta: 94
- Augusta Gardens, 3725 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 93
- Subway #57586- Doctor’s Hospital, 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
These restaurants scored an 89 or lower. Comments from inspector have been provided for these restaurants.
- Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, 3668 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed no employee health reporting agreements,” “observed an employee wearing a watch while actively preparing food,” “observed buildup beginning to form at the drink machine,” and “observed leaks in the ceiling and missing ceiling tiles.”
- Midtown Tavern, 1855 Central Ave., Augusta: 86
Inspector’s comments included: “observed multiple food items in walk in cooler over 41F,” “observed chicken being held past seven days of prep date,” and “observed mop left in utility sink.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the inspections performed between Feb. 19 and Feb. 23.
