The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections conducted on Sept. 1–5.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 83 earned by a Kyoto Japanese Cuisine, located at 202 South Belair Road, in Martinez.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed food being improperly left on kitchen surfaces, which resulted in a three-point deduction.
“Observed cooked chicken cooling by sitting out on counter,” the report stated. “Foods must be cooled actively; either in ice bath/cold wand or in cooler.”
The inspector also reported finding food being improperly thawed, resulting in three points docked from the health score.
“Observed fish in ROP being thawed in original packaging,” the report stated. “If packaging states to remove items before thawing, food MUST be removed before thawing.”
Another three points were deducted from the health score for the inspector witnessing food being dangerously stored that could cause contamination.
“Observed raw eggs and sausage stored in a manner which could contaminate RTE food,” the report stated. “Arrange food in coolers to better prevent contamination by separation.”
After losing another point for observing containers and dishes in need of a good cleaning, the inspector deducted three more points for seeing employees prep food wearing accessories.
“Observed employees prepping food with watches/bracelets on wrist,” the report stated. “Ensure no wrist wear is worn when prepping food.”
The establishment lost three more points for observing insect activity in the kitchen.
“Observed several live flies in the kitchen,” the report stated. “Keep fly traps supplied and keep doors closed.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 88 given to Maryland Fried Chicken, located at 12 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted four points for noticing an employee not properly wash restaurant utensils.
“Observed employee skip the sanitizing step when washing the utensils,” the report stated. “Ensure utensils are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted another four points for finding outdated food items.
“Observed baked beans held past discard date on label in walk-in-cooler,” the report stated. “Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.”
The inspector also witnessed insect activity in the establishment, which resulted in another three point reduction.
“Observed flies and gnats throughout establishment,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Sept. 1–5 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Mustang Lounge, 2425 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Dave & Buster’s, 807 Cabela Drive, Augusta
- Jammin Moments, 519 Broad St., Augusta
- Dismas Charities Inc. Augusta, 602 Taylor St., Augusta
- Red Roof Inn & Suites, 2176 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Caribou Coffee, 3050 Washington Road, Augusta
- Mr Pj’s Go Wings & Hibachi, 3403 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Studio Neighborhood Bar, 473 Broad St., Augusta
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 2121 Noland Connector Road, Augusta
- The Retreat at Baker Place, 734 Burch Creek, Grovetown
- Willow Oak Village, 412 Sebastian Drive, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Sept. 1–5.
- Diablo’s Southwest Grill, 3102 Washington Road, Augusta: 99
- Baymont Inn and Suites/Garner Hotel, 629 NW Frontage Road, Augusta: 98
- Waffle House, 2794 Riverwatch, Augusta: 96
- Augusta Cigar Club, 722 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- Augusta Convention Center, 2 Tenth St., Augusta: 96
- Hickman Arms Apartments Pool #2, 1011 Hickman Road, Augusta: 95
- Mirin Fusion Kitchen, 630 Crane Creek Drive, Suite 402, Augusta: 95
- Quality Inn & Suites, 2176 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 94
- Country Hearth Inn and Suites, 2182 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 94
- McAlister’s Deli, 3602 Exchange Lane, Unit 3, Augusta: 93
- El Paso Tacos & Tequila, 1167 Broad St., Augusta: 92
- Barclay House of Augusta, 204 Frazier Court, Augusta: 92
- Augustino’s, 2 Tenth St., Augusta: 91
- Bojangle’s, 5105 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown: 91
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Sept. 1–5.
