The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one establishment received a failing score from inspections conducted on Aug. 4–8.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 68 earned by Siya Ram Investments GA, LLC, located at 1050 Claussen Road, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed items being placed in the employee handwashing sink, which resulted in a four-point deduction.
“Avoid placing items in hand wash sink; use only for handwashing,” the report stated.
The inspector also reported finding items not cleaned properly, resulting in another four-point reduction to the health score.
“Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning,” the report stated.
Another nine points were deducted from the health score for the inspector noticing more food improperly stored.
“Maintain cold held TCS foods at 41F; cream cheese on display was 53F,” the report stated. “Advise using time as control with written instructions, if unable to keep food on display at 41F or below.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 82 given to the Pineapple Ink Tavern, located at 1002 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing food improperly stored.
“Observed temperature of beef, chicken, and French toast batter over the required cold holding temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted another nine points for finding more food not stored according to health code standards.
“Observed sausage being hot held at 68 degrees Fahrenheit,” the report stated. “[Temperature control safety] food needs to be kept 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
The inspector also found food items unlabeled, which resulted in another four-point reduction.
“Observed several food (pork, rice, shrimp, chicken, and beef) stored without a prep and discard date in the coolers,” the report stated.
For witnessing employees wearing accessories and not donning proper gear during food prep, the inspector deducted a final six points from the health score.
“Observed employee without a proper hair restraint actively preparing food,” the report stated. “Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelets while actively preparing food.”
Following the Pineapple Ink Tavern inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 84 given to a Whiskey Bar Kitchen, located at 1048 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted four points for noticing bacterial build up on kitchen equipment.
“Observed black buildup on the prep top cooler’s door. Observed dishes stored clean with residue on rack,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted another nine points for noticing food being improperly stored.
“Observed temperature controlled for safety foods (cut lettuce-45 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese-47 degrees Fahrenheit, and cut tomatoes-43 degrees Fahrenheit) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and reach-in-cooler,” the report stated. “Temperature controlled for safety foods must be cold holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.”
Another three points were docked from the establishment’s health inspection score due to the inspector witnessing an employee prepping food without proper protective gear.
“Observed employee without a beard restraint actively prepping food,” the report stated. “Beard restraints must be worn when beard is half an inch and greater.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Aug. 4–8 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites – Fort Eisenhower, 211 Reservation Way, Augusta
- The Skinny Taco, 4013 Pullman Circle, Augusta
- Wheeless Road Elementary School, 2530 Wheeless Road, Augusta
- Fairfield Inn Suites, 2175 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, 3140 Lake Forest Drive, Augusta
- 7 Brew Coffee, 3435 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Parkers Brisket, Ribs and More, 4125 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Spa and Pool, 3 Ninth St., Augusta
- Tutt Middle School, 495 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Barton Chapel Road Elementary, 2329 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta
- Holiday Inn Express Pool, 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Richmond Hill Elementary School, 2160 Mura Drive, Augusta
- Food Thyme Food Truck, 1095 Rosland Circle, Augusta
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Gordon Highway, 312 Timbercreek Lane, Augusta
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Aug. 4–8.
- California Dreaming, 3241 Washington Road, Augusta: 99
- Holiday Inn Express Spa, 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 99
- Tip Top Taps, 936 Broad St., Suite 101, Augusta: 99
- Augusta Gardens, 3725 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 98
- 7 Brew Coffee, 3600 Walton Way, Augusta: 98
- Lamar-Milledge Elementary School, 510 Eve St., Augusta: 97
- AppleBee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3117 Washington Road, Augusta: 97
- Metro Coffee House, 1054 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- Bravo Burger, 2242 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hepzibah: 96
- Springhill Suites by Marriott, 1110 Marks Church Road, Augusta: 95
- Waffle House, 4485 Columbia Road, Martinez: 95
- Holiday Inn Express, 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- New Moon Cafe, 936 Broad St., Augusta: 94
- Teng Shan Yuan Yoshi Express, 2115 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta: 93
- A Town Wings, 3205 Deans Bridge Road, Unit 9A, Augusta: 92
- Econolodge, 3020 Washington Road, Augusta: 91
- Toritos Fresh Mex, 2503 Highway-85, Hepzibah: 91
- 5th & Fire, 551 Broad Street, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Aug. 4–8.
