The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant did receive a failing score in their recent health inspection from Aug. 26-30.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s top lowest score was a tie between the Sheraton Augusta Hotel, located at 1069 Stevens Creek Road, and Dairy Queen, at 3102 Peach Orchard Road, with a score of 80.
At the Sheraton Hotel, the inspector deducted points for improper disinfection levels and a leaking pump.
In Peach Orchard’s Dairy Queen, the inspector noted dishes not being properly cleaned before reuse.
“Observed employees just rinsing dishes off and using them again,” the inspector wrote.
The inspector also observed food being prepared without proper labeling and pests in the kitchen.
“Observed gnats and flies throughout the whole kitchen,” the report included. “Clean up old food and have pest control treat for the insects.”
This week’s second lowest score was given to Mercado Emanuel and Antojitos Emanuel, located at 3009 Peach Orchard Road.
Inspector’s comments highlighted employees washing hands without the use of soap, and insects being let in.
“Observed hand washing sink with no paper towels and soap,” the report stated. “Observed door being left open to the outdoors and letting in insects.”
The report also stated food with improper labeling being used.
“Observed multiple containers in [reach-in-cooler] that had no prep and discard dates,” the inspector noted.
The third lowest score was an 84 earned by the Comfort Suites, at 2911 Riverwest Drive.
The inspector noted that the 911 phone needed to be repaired or replaced as one was “unable to hear the 911 operator clearly.”
The inspector also observed the pool being maintained at an incorrect pH level. One not ranging between 7.2-7.8.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Aug. 26-30 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Grovetown Middle School, 5463 Harlem Grovetown Road, Grovetown
- Tutt Middle School, 495 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Blue Ridge Elementary School, 550 Blue Ridge Parkway, Augusta
- Cedar Ridge Elementary, 1000 Trudeau Trail, Grovetown
- Lakeside High School, 533 Blue Ridge Drive., Evans
- Lakeside Middle School, 527 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans
- Grovetown Elementary School, 300 Ford Ave., Grovetown
- Starbucks at Kroger, 4115 Columbia Road, Martinez
- Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation Center LLC, 820 Steven Creek Road, Augusta
- Lucy C. Laney High School, 1339 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
- T.W. Josey High School, 1701 15th St., Augusta
- Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School, 1925 Kratha Drive, Augusta
- The Academy of Richmond County, 910 Russell St., Augusta
- Performance Learning Center, 1740 Walton Way, Augusta
- C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School, 1301 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- The Skinny Taco, 4013 Pullman Circle, Augusta
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Aug. 26-30.
- Pizza Hut, 2519 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah: 99
- Pizza Hut Delivery, 4127 Columbia Road Suite #10, Martinez: 97
- Happy China Restaurant, 4115 Columbia Road, Martinez: 96
- Inner Bean Cafe, 139 Davis Road Suite C, Augusta: 96
- Fairfield Inn and Suites pool, 3023 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Country Inn & Suites pool, 103 Sherwood Drive, Augusta: 95
- Scottish Inn pool, 1079 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- Carole Fabrics, 633 Northwest Frontage Road, Augusta: 93
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 229 Robert C Daniel Jr Parkway, Augusta: 93
- Jimmy John’s, 1129 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 92
- Wheeless Road Elementary School, 2530 Wheeless Road, Augusta: 92
- Blended Delights Cafe, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 32, Augusta: 91
- Urban Air Adventure Park, 207 Robert C Daniel Parkway, Augusta: 91
- Laziza Concessions, 1030 Reynolds St., 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. 26-30.
