The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and two businesses received a failing score in their recent health inspection from June 21-28.
Holiday Inn Express (food service), 444 Broad St., Augusta received a failing score of 68. Inspector’s comments included: “observed less than 100 ppm (measured in 50 ppm) in sanitizer sink; use dispenser proper concentration, do not dilute with tap water” and “need sanitizer test strips.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “PIC/CFSM must actively control temperatures of TCS food,” “post CFSM certificate in public view,” “no paper towels available at hand wash sink,” “cold TCS foods must be held at 41F or below,” “thermometers must be accurate +/- 2F; recommend alcohol thermometers (red line); need probe thermometers to take food temps,” “post in public view: permit, most recent inspection,” “observed no available ice scoop at ice machine (may need to order new),” and “repair cabinets to be smooth, easily cleanable.”
The other failing business was China City, 3128 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta with a score of 69. Inspector’s comments included: “observed raw chicken stored in container on floor with flies,” “observed raw chicken stored on floor uncovered, broccoli in walk-in cooler uncovered,” “observed cabbage being stored at 54 degrees,” “observed scoops stored in containers with food,” “observed wet mop not hung to dry,” and “observed multiple flies throughout the establishment.”
The third lowest score was a 71, and it was received by Tipsy Bar & Grill, 239 Meridian Drive, Grovetown. Inspector’s comments included: “observed employee enter kitchen without washing hands,” “observed foods in reach-in cooler stored uncovered along with meats in sink and on stove,” “observed several foods in prep area and reach-in coolers/freezer above 41 degrees Fahrenheit ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit,” “observed several open cans of vegetables and beans in reach-in cooler,” “observed employee enter kitchen from going outside to cooler and did not wash hands or change gloves nor remove original gloves,” and “observed hot water in hand sink with improper pressure.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between June 21 and June 28 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Arby’s, 3864 Washington Road, Martinez
- Wendy’s #13309- JAI Augusta LLC, 3816 Washington Road, Martinez
- The J. Renae Experience, 4015 Washington Road Suite A, Martinez
- Munchies Snacks, 3830 Washington Road Suite 7, Martinez
- New China Restaurant, 4276 Washington Road Suite 4B, Evans
- Laziza Mediterranean Grill, 4272 Washington Road Suite 8, Evans
- Chick-fil-a, 4201 Washington Road, Evans
- Moe’s Southwest Grill, 4239 Washington Road Suite 1, Evans
- JH Moore BBQ & Catering, 312 Wiltshire Court, Evans
- PG’s Grill Mobile, 6440 Cobbham Road, Appling
- Pelican Snoballs Mobile Unit 2, 101 E. Robinson Road, Grovetown
- Marie’s Caribbean Creole, 215 Partnership Drive, Grovetown
- The Chef’s House, 1729 Walton Way, Augusta
- WT Johnson Community Center, 1610 Hunter St., Augusta
- Wright’s BBQ LLC, 2364 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta
- Sumyung Ho, 519 Broad St., Augusta
- Phinizy Chapel, 529 Greene St., Augusta
- Blended Delights Café, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 32, Augusta
- Club Velvet, 2306 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Vance’s Bakery Bar, 123 James Brown Blvd., Augusta
- Draft Society Taproom, 875 Broad St., Augusta
- Taste Wine Room, 879 Broad St., Augusta
- Carrie J. Mays Senior Center, 1014 11th Ave., Augusta
- Wingstop, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 31, Augusta
- The Hideout, 3014 Washington Road, Augusta
- Azalea Health Center by Harborview, 1600 Anthony Road, Augusta
- Relic Coffee Company, 1504 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta
- Stillwater Taproom, 974 Broad St., Augusta
- United House of Prayer Cafeteria, 1269 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Beamie’s at the River, 865 Reynolds St., Augusta
- Plantation Blood-Café, 4127 Wallie Drive, Augusta
- Creative Cuisine, 410 Eve St., Augusta
- Fdnvestments DBA Studio Neighborhood Bar, 473 Broad St., Augusta
- Isabella’s, 2604 Washington Road, Augusta
- Pasches Island Soul Restaurant LLC, 307 James Brown Blvd., Augusta
- Trellis Coffee, 1902 Walton Way, Augusta
- Tip Top Taps, 936 Broad St. Suite 101, Augusta
- Hilton Garden Inn, 1065 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Hampton Inn Pool, 2171 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Super 8 Pool, 3026 Washington Road, Augusta
- Towne Club Condo’s Pool, 414 Berckman Road, Augusta
- Willow Ridge Townhomes (Pool), 2812 Joy Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspections between June 21-28.
- McDonalds, 381 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez: 99
- Chick-fil-A Children’s Hospital of Georgia, 1446 Harper St., Augusta: 99
- Best Western Plus, 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta: 99
- McDonalds #1, 3804 Washington Road, Martinez: 98
- Little Caesars, 3851 Evans to Locks Road Suite 101 & 102, Martinez: 98
- Bojangles #1, 3852 Washington Road, Martinez: 97
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5621, 434 Lewiston Road, Grovetown: 97
- K’s Buffalo Wings, 230 Sand Bar Ferry Road, Augusta: 97
- Hyatt House Augusta, 1268 Broad St., Augusta: 97
- Waffle House #2305 Walton Way, 1627 Walton Way, Augusta: 97
- McDonalds @ Evans Towne Centre, 4264 Washington Road, Evans: 96
- Burger King #17196, 540 N. Belair Road, Evans: 96
- Waffle House #1447, 491 Lewiston Road, Grovetown: 96
- Parliament House Café, 1250 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 96
- Margie’s Catering, 2242 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah: 96
- The Loft, 927 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- The Soul Bar, 984 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- The Boll Weevil Café & Sweetery, 10 9th St., Augusta: 96
- Metro Diner, 2820 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Glamm Deli Catering and Events Entertainment, 1646 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 96
- Baymont Inn and Suites, 629 Frontage Road, Augusta: 96
- Country Inn & Suites, 103 Sherwood Drive, Augusta: 95
- Shantisagar LLC DBA Scottish Inn, 1636 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 95
- Extended Stay America Augusta, 1137 Garredd Blvd., Augusta: 95
- Home 2 Suites Augusta, 3606 Exchange Lane, Augusta: 95
- Baymont Inn & Suites Pool, 2905 Riverwest Drive, Augusta: 95
- McDonald’s, 465 Lewiston Road, Grovetown: 94
- WSS 1, 1301 Conklin Ave., Augusta: 94
- Ruby Tuesday, 4203 Washington Road, Evans: 93
- Harvest Table Buffett, 1505 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 93
- Lenox on Tenth, 211 10th St., Augusta: 93
- Holiday Inn Express, 103 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 93
- Pineapple Ink Tavern, 1002 Broad St., Augusta: 92
- Applebee’s, 505 N. Belair Road, Evans: 91
- El Gringo Restaurant, 313 E. Robinson Road, Grovetown: 91
- Village Deli, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 28, Augusta: 91
- Finch & Fifth, 379 Highland Ave., Augusta: 91
- Sole’ Augusta, 1033 Broad St., Augusta: 91
- Affordable Suites, 2633 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received an 89 or lower in their recent health inspection between June 21 and June 28. Inspector’s comments are provided.
- Kitchen Kings x Natta’s Sweet Treats, 1370 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments included: “observed build-up inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed Hot Shot bug spray being stored,” and “observed employees wearing watches during active food prep.”
- Mai Thai Restaurant LLC, 4272 Washington Road Suite 1A, Evans: 88
Inspector’s comments: “observed PIC cutting/prepping raw chicken leave to toss out box outside, returned to kitchen, and went back to cutting meat without taking off gloves, wash hands, and put on new gloves” and “observed broccoli sitting in dish racks for dishwashers in dish area, unattended and unprotected.”
- El Alazan, 3851 Evans to Locks Road Suite 110, 111, Martinez: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “observed reach-in cooler underneath grill and walk-in cooler holding food items above 41 degrees Fahrenheit,” “observed multiple dishes wet stacked in dish area,” and “observed handwashing sink being used to wash fish, other than its designated purpose.”
- Days Inn, 3654 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “observed hot water temperatures above 120F in room # 109, 113, 223,” “observed no recent gas-fired equipment inspection,” and “observed ventilation not functioning in rooms 109, 113.”
- Namaste Indian Street Food, 4272 Washington Road Suite 5, Evans: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed staff member not properly wash hands after touching his personal phone before going back to prep cauliflower,” “observed front hand sink without hand soap and back hand sink without hand towels,” “observed dishwasher not reaching a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit or above, low chemical sanitizing,” and “observed personal items being stored/used near food product and food contact surfaces.”
- Alexander’s Great BBQ, 3007 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed meat stored uncovered in WIC,” “observed mop improperly stored,” “observed bones in mop sink,” “observed scoops with handles stored inside of food in bulk containers,” “observed scoops with no handles,” “observed missing floor tiles near mop sink,” and “observed dead bones on premises.”
- Staybridge Suites, 2540 Center West, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “water temperatures from faucets in rooms must not exceed 120F (measured at 128-132: rm 300, 106, 310, 510),” “need paperwork (DPH form) for gas inspection on dryers (inspection of water heaters performed January 6, 2024 by Babbitts) inspection required annually, copy of DPH form to be provided to DPH,” “dish machines must be tested for sanitizing of utensils; should use high temperature rinse to reach 160F, test and record quarterly for each room dish machine,” and “clean lint from around, behind dryers.”
- Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites pool, 2 10th St., Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “repair: support ring/main drain (ring was not screwed onto drain, had gap between pool bottom and drain cover)” and “rope not tied to ring; corrected on site.”
- Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites spa, 2 10th St., Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “free chlorine <0.5; adjust to 3.0 10.ppm” and “pH <7.2; adjust to 7.2-7.8 range.”
- Sunny Wok, 3851 Evans to Lock Road Suite 104, Martinez: 83
Inspector’s comments: “observed staff members improperly washing hands in three-compartment sink and at hand sink, did not utilize hand towels to properly dry hands,” “observed a bag of onions in dry storage sitting on ground, as well as boxes of food on ground in freezer,” and “observed back door to kitchen left open with no protective barrier in place.”
- Oliviana’s Pizzeria & Grill, 399 Highland Ave., Augusta: 83
Inspector’s comments: “observed two handwashing sinks with no soap,” “observed mold in ice maker,” and “observed multiple food items in pullout cooler and WIC not being held at 41F or below.”
- Tako Sushi, 437 Highland Ave., Augusta: 82
Inspector’s comments: “observed meats stored over ready-to-eat foods in WIC,” “observed mold in ice maker,” “observed food stored on floor in WIC and WIF,” and “observed food build-up on the floor.”
- Red Roof Inn, 3030 Washington Road, Augusta: 82
Inspector’s comments: “water temperature from room faucets must not exceed 120F (rooms 248, 253 at 128F),” “gas fired inspection for water heaters and dryer must be performed annually, DPH form must be filled out listing units and serial numbers, copy of form must be provided at time of inspection, last paperwork in file dated 5/5/23,” “ice buckets must be free from residues, must be washed and rinsed (in two-compartment sink with detergent approved for food contact),” and “replace rusty fixtures in studio rooms (cabinet door handles, lamps, switch plates), clean inside cabinets, drawers—housekeepers must clean these not less than weekly; remove items customers leave in cabinets (waffle iron, plastic bag embedded in ice, room 265); clean room after pest control (remove dead insects).”
- Fat Man’s Mill Café, 1450 Greene St., Augusta: 81
Inspector’s comments: “observed build-up inside bulk ice machine,” “observed several cold held TCS foods above 41 degrees F in main kitchen prep top,” and “observed dead and live roaches in front-food service area and main kitchen.”
- Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites outdoor pool, 2 10th St., Augusta: 81
Inspector’s comments: “free chlorine must be 2.0 ppm; -10.0 during operation” and “reduce cyanuric acid (CYA) to below 90 ppm for chlorine to be effective.”
- Izumi Japanese Buffett, 4368 Washington Road, Evans: 73
Inspector’s comments: “all employees drinks’ must have lids and straw,” “do not put scratchers/anything in hand sink,” “must write last day oyster sold on each tag,” “cover all foods in dry storage, walk-in cooler, and on cook line,” “cleaning needed on: dish machine not 180 degrees—water heater not working properly, turned up,” “cleaning needed on: hoods—hoods filters in kitchen and grill area, mold on splash guard of ice machine, clean microwave, all shelves on food prep line,” “keep ice full under food at grill area,” “clean top of dish machine,” “remove all old and unused equipment, clean outside at back door,” and “observed live roach activity in kitchen and sushi bar, need pest company to come and treat, but you must clean the kitchen to prevent roaches.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between June 21-28.
