The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no businesses received a failing score, one restaurant did receive a score in the 70s in their recent health inspections from July 1-5.
The Sports Center, 594 Broad St., Augusta received the lowest score of 74. Inspector’s comments included: “observed flies at the bar and throughout the establishment” and “observed an employee cooking at the grill without a hair restraint.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed no employee health reporting agreements,” “observed TCS foods (cheese & lettuce) improperly cold held above 41F,” “observed onions stored on the floor,” “observed the previous inspection not posted,” “observed no test strips for sanitizer being used,” and “observed build-up on the side of equipment.”
The second lowest score was an 82, which was received by Jamaica Way, 2650 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah. This score was received by the base and the mobile unit. Inspector’s comments included: “observed mold build-up in ice maker,” “observed TCS food in WIC not a 41F or below,” and “observed grease build-up on vents over the stove.”
The third lowest score was received by Panera Bread #4944, 245 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta with a score of 87. Inspector’s comments included: “observed build-up on several drink machines throughout the food service area,” “observed cantaloupe, milk, and cut greens stored past use-by dates,” “observed employees wearing watches and bracelets during active food prep,” “observed build-up on the shelving unit above the bread in the front food service area,” “observed the dumpster door left opened and drain plug missing,” and “observed mops sitting in buckets and on the floor.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond County that passed recent health inspections between July 1 and July 5 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Sleep Inn & Suites (pool), 456 Park West Drive, Grovetown
- Laziza Catering, 1030 Reynolds St., Augusta
- Laziza Concessions, 1030 Reynolds St., Augusta
- Dirty Dough Augusta, 3602 Exchange Lane Suite 300, Augusta
- Dirty Dough Augusta Mobile, 3602 Exchange Lane Unit 300, Augusta
- New Bethlehem Activity Center, 1336 Conklin Ave., Augusta
- New Bethlehem Community Center, 1336 Conklin Ave., Augusta
- Toast the Event Bar, 1135 Broad St., Augusta
- Diablo’s Southwest Grill, 3597 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Lily Coffee, Tea, & Bread, 202 E. Boundary, Augusta
- Starbucks Coffee Co-47388, 273 Bobby Jones Expressway, Augusta
- Southside Treats, 2304 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Berry’s Catering, 559 Watkins St., Augusta
- Global Spectrum, LP DBA Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St., Augusta
- Corndogs by Mr. Cow, 3450 Wrightsboro Road Suite 2365, Augusta
- Toritos Fresh Mex, 2503 Highway 88, Hephzibah
- Komma Tea, 3450 Wrightsboro Road Suite 2156, Augusta
“A” score
The following business received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between July 1-5.
- Zaxby’s, 2629 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 97
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a score of 89 or lower in their recent health inspections between July 1 and July 5. Inspector’s comments are provided.
- Roma’s Pizza, 1133 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments included: “observed cheese sticks stored uncovered in the reach-in freezer,” “observed black build-up inside the ice shoot and basin of the drink machine,” “observed scoop improperly stored inside powdered sugar container,” “observed wet nesting of clean dishes,” “observed build-up around equipment and shelving units,” “observed dumpster doors left open and trash surrounding the area,” “observed build-up inside vent/hood,” and “observed flies throughout the kitchen.”
- Barberitos-Augusta, 1151 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments included: “observed pink build-up inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed salsa, guac, and tomatoes held past date markings in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler,” and “observed dumpster doors left open and trash surrounding the area.”
- Falcons Burger LLC-Checkers 3007, 2901 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “observed TCS food in WIC not being held at 41F or below,” “observed food and spots of standing water on the floor,” and “observed WIC floor has major crack; observed missing tiles and coving.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between July 1-5.
