The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant did receive a failing score from April 8-12.
Wifesaver- North Leg, 1510 N. Leg Road, Augusta received a failing score of 66. Inspector’s comments included: “observed employees prepping foods with bare hands” and “observed expired food in walk-in cooler.”
Other inspector’s comments included: “observed food (turkey) stored on floor in freezer,” “observed food (fish) stored in walk-in cooler uncovered,” “observed no inspection posted in customer view,” and “observed mop stored to dry incorrectly.”
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The second lowest score was a 78, and it was received by Texas Roadhouse, 107 Sherwood Drive, Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “observed several employees drink cans scattered across kitchen food contact surfaces. Repeat violation,” “observed pickles, ham base, and soup base stored uncovered in RIC,” “observed hot dogs stored uncovered in RIC on grill prep line,” “observed area where meat is breaded with cake-up flour and blood from proteins,” “observed cooler for dispensing lettuce with brown build-up,” “observed cheese and tomatoes cold holding at 60 degrees F and 53 degrees F respectively,” and “observed several soiled wiping cloths left on food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen.”
Little Caesars, 1631 Gordon Highway, Augusta received an 81, which was the third lowest score. Inspector’s comments included: “observed handwashing sink blocked,” “observed no vomiting and diarrheal events cleanup kits or procedures,” “observed food (pizza sauce) stored on floor,” “observed previous inspection not posted,” “observed dishes stacked wet,” and “observed no drain plug in dumpster.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between April 8 -12 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- Maryland Fried Chicken, 7016 Evans Town Center Park, Evans (Rock Fore Dough 2024)
- Rita’s Mobile Unit, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Augusta
- Luna 2 Pizza, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
- Shane’s Rib Shack Mobile Unit #1, 4446 Washington Road Suite 1, Evans
- Sticky Fingers Kettle Corn, LLC, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans (Rock Fore Dough 2024)
- Augusta Burgers Express, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans (Rock Fore Dough 2024)
- Explosion Catering, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans (Rock Fore Dough 2024)
- Dippin Dots, 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans (Rock Fore Dough 2024)
- Red Lobster #0174, 440 Walton Way, Augusta
- Starbucks Kiosk, 3942 Harper Franklin Ave., Augusta
- Kinja Sushi Express, 516 Shartom Drive, Augusta
- Sand Hills Community Center, 2540 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Shannon’s, 300 Shartom Drive, Augusta
- Whiskey Bar Kitchen, 1048 Broad St., Augusta
- Surrey Center Pharmacy, 483 Highland Ave., Augusta
- Diablo’s Southwest Grill, 1022 Walton Way Suite B, Augusta
- Nine Two Six West Apartment Pool, 926 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between April 8-12.
- Anusha Zehra LLC DBA Dairy Queen, 4099 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 99
- Holiday Inn Express- Fort Gordon, 4087 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 99
- Laziza Catering, 1030 Reynolds St., Augusta: 99
- Holiday Inn Express- Fort Gordon (Food Service), 4087 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 97
- Knuckle Sandwiches, 1149 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- Forest Hills Grill, 1500 Comfort Road, Augusta: 95
- Big Mama’s Soulfood, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 95
- Subway #62644, 724 Laney Walker Extension, Augusta: 94
- Lead Dog Pizza Inc DBA Domino’s Pizza LLC, 46 13th St., Augusta: 92
- Dunkin Donuts, 3668 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 90
- Wendy’s #4748, 449 Walton Way, Augusta: 90
- Summerville Scoops, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 27, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a score of 89 or lower. Inspector’s comments are provided.
- Wingstop, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 31, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comment included: “observed multiple employees not having signed health agreements,” “observed food being prepped/washed in the three-compartment sink,” “observed handle of utensil resting in food within the prep cooler,” “observed standing water on the floor,” and “observed drink machine has build-up on it—repeat violation.”
- Top Crab Seafood and Bar, 1347 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed scallops, crab, corn, and shrimp held without being covered,” “observed sludge buildup inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed several food items on the floor in the main kitchen and front food service area,” “observed scoops stored improperly inside several containers of food,” “observed clean cups and dishes stacked wet,” “observed expired chlorine test strips,” “and “observed live roaches inside the women’s restroom.”
- Waffle House, 708 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed one employee had not signed an employee health agreement” and “observed cheese in PTC holding at temp of 46F.”
- Days Inn (Pool), 3654 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments included: “Phone changed during inspection (phone had intermittent dial tone) dial tone worked after change (was able to dial 911).”
- Tavern on the Trail, 470 Bartram Trail Club Drive, Evans: 83
Inspector’s comments included: “observed dicer with built-up debris, debris is not just from today,” “observed dishwasher not temping properly (minimum 120 degrees); unable to test for sanitizer to get accurate reading,” “observed multiple food items not hot holding at 135 degrees or above,” “observed box of potatoes sitting on top of open trash can,” “observed test strips not present in kitchen for three-compartment sink or dishwasher,” and “observed cleaning needed on kitchen equipment and hood vents.”
- MOD Pizza- Augusta Exchange, 229 Robert C. Daniel Parkway Suite B, Augusta: 83
Inspector’s comments included: “observed black buildup around the lemonade dispenser,” “observed cheese 43F, spinach 45F, and chicken 45F cold held with temperatures above 41F,” “observed food items stored on the floor in the main kitchen,” “observed employees wearing jewelry and bands on their wrists during active food prep,” and “observed wet mop sitting in bucket.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between April 8 and April 15.
