The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on May 19-23.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 80 earned by Mei Mei’s Dim Sum House, located at 251 Meridian Drive, in Grovetown.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing a lack of proper washing equipment, which resulted in a four point deduction
“Observed chemicals for dish machine being stored in soy sauce bucket that was unknown. Dish machine is currently not working,” the report stated. “Use approved chemicals that are properly stored in original containers for dish machine.”
The inspector also noted witnessing food being improperly stored, resulting in a four point reduction.
“Observed multiple food items in several reach in coolers and walk-in cooler being stored uncovered,” the report stated. “Ensure all food items are stored covered.”
The inspector also deducted another four points from the health score for noticing foods once again being improperly stored.
“Observed several food products stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer,” the report stated. “Ensure food products are stored at least 6 inches above ground.”
Lastly, the inspector also deducted three points for seeing food improperly labeled.
“Observed several bulk items stored in containers without labels,” the report stated. “Ensure containers are properly labeled with product information.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 81 given to Hooters of Augusta, located at 2834 Washington Road, in Augusta.
The inspector noted finding several expired foods, which resulted in a four point reduction. The expired foods included: sliced tomatoes (5/19/25), Hooters seasoning (5/16/25), onions (5/20/25), chocolate cake (5/20/25) and buffalo shrimp (5/21).
“Observed several items stored past expiration date in [reach-in-cooler],” the report stated. “Repeat violation. Monitor use by dates and labels closely.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted two more points for noticing unsafe water on the kitchen floor.
“Observed standing water in main kitchen area,” the report stated. “Squeegee/remove standing water as soon as possible to prevent potential injuries.”
For damage to kitchen areas, the establishment lost another point.
“Observed dust debris throughout kitchen on ceilings, specifically above expo window where food is passed through. Observed several cracked/missing floor tiles throughout main kitchen area,” the report stated. “Clean dusty areas, clean above serving/expo window. Repair cracked/missing floor tiles.”
Following the Hooter’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 83 given to Knights Inn, located at 3054 Deans Bridge Road, in Augusta.
Throughout the inspection, the inspector reported a lack of gas inspection for the establishment, which caused a five point reduction.
“Observed no gas fired inspection for last year,” the report stated. “Will return in one week to see if inspection has been scheduled and follow up on its completion.”
Throughout the inspection, the inspector also reported observing a lack of clean bedding and marked another four points off the inspection score.
“Observed soiled and stained linens/mattresses in rooms 102, 104, 209, and 202,” the report stated. “Clean stained mattresses and linens or replace them.”
The inspector also deducted two points from the health score for finding unclean A/C filters in rooms.
“Observed dirty A/C filters in rooms 102, 104, 106, 209, 206, 225, and 202,” the report stated. “Regularly clean filters.”
The inspector took another six points off the Inn’s score for finding dirty ice buckets and damaged rooms.
“Observed dirty ice buckets in rooms 102 and 225,” the report stated. “Observed holes in ceiling in room 106 and damaged shower wall in room 206.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between May 19-23 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Pilot Wendy’s, 2975 Gun Club Road, Augusta
- Smoothie King, 814 Cabela Drive, Suite 104, Augusta
- Richmond Hill K-8, 3420 Julia Avenue, Augusta
- Krystal, 3170 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, 615 12th Street, Augusta
- Wasabi Xpress Augusta, 2838 Washington Road, Augusta
- Via Cognitive Health, 105 Lutheran Drive, Augusta
- T’s Catering Augusta, 3416 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta
- MacArthur Park Apartments Pool, 101 Little Rock Road, Augusta
- Orange Moon Delights, 2907 Washington Road, Augusta
- Horizon Ridge Apartments Pool, 1010 Horizon Ridge Road, Hephzibah
- Fox Creek Villas, 2600 Fox Creek Drive, Augusta
- Sage Creek Apartment Pool, 1315 Marks Church Road, Augusta
- Woodhill Apartments Pool, 1355 Jackson Road, Augusta
- The Village at Goshen Pool, 4200 Valencia Lane, Augusta
- Double Tree Hotel of Augusta Outdoor Pool 1 & 2, 2651 Perimeter Parkway, Augusta
- Bernie Ward Community Center – Fleming Pool, 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Marks Church Commons Pool, 1700 Bowdoin Drive, Augusta
- Watervale Pool & Baby Pool, 100 Watervale Road, Martinez
- Rocky Creek Apartments Pool, 950 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Cambridge Pool, 463 Cambridge Way, Martinez
- The Heron at Grand Oaks, 600 Grand Oaks Way, Evans
- The Reserve at Whiskey Creek, 100 Whiskey Road, Grovetown
- 876 Island Cuisine, 101 Maple Drive, Augusta
- Jersey Mike’s, 4239 Washington Road, Suite 7, Evans
- Whiteoak Campground, 7285 Whiteoak, Road, Appling
- Columbia County Senior Center, 5913 Euchee Creek Drive, Grovetown
- Wingate by Wyndham, 4328 Belair Frontage Road, Augusta
- Brookwood, 4748 Brookwood Lan, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between May 19-23.
- Family Y – Spray Ground, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 99
- Smoothie King, 4986 Steiner Way, Grovetown: 99
- Chicken Salad Chick, 4990 Steiner Way, Grovetown: 99
- Residence Inn – Augusta, 1116 Marks Church Road, Augusta: 99
- Starbucks Coffee, 4237 Washington Road, Suite 1, Evans: 98
- Moe’s Southwest Grill, 4239 Washington Road, Suite 1, Evans: 97
- The ‘56 Pub, 4020 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 96
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 2121 Noland Connector Road, Augusta: 95
- Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 2328, Augusta: 94
- Budgetel Inn & Suites, 2051 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 93
- Bonefish Grill, 2911 Washington Road, Augusta: 93
- Quality Inn & Suites, 2176 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between May 19-23.
