The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on June 16–20.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 78 earned by a Home 2 Suites, located at 3606 Exchange Way, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noted a broken gate by the pool, which resulted in a deduction.
“Adjust gate nearest pump room so that it self-closes and latches. (Note: lock gate until repaired),” the report stated.
The inspector also noted a water leakage, resulting in another reduction.
“Water was leaking from pipe attached to chlorinator at initial inspection (water leak repaired upon request),” the report stated.
The inspector also deducted points from the health score for noticing no rope attached to a throw life ring.
“Attach rope to life/throw ring (rope must be 1 1/2 times width of pool),” the report stated.
Lastly, the inspector also deducted points for seeing a damaged flow meter.
“Flow meter float stuck or flowmeter not working: repair to indicate flow thru pump/filter system,” the report stated.
The second lowest score of the week was a 79 given to The Sports Center, located at 594 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing foods being improperly stored.
“Observed cheese, chicken, and cole slaw stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted another three points for finding food unlabeled.
“Observed containers with food and salad dressings (i.e.cole slaw) with no label,” the report stated. “Label all items stored outside of their original container with their common name.”
For noticing a lack of written procedures, the establishment lost another four points.
“Observed no bodily fluid cleanup kit and written response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events,” the report stated.
The establishment also lost another four points for a lack of menu information.
“Observed no consumer advisory on menu,” the report stated. “Add “eating undercooked seafood or meat can cause health problems” or standard advisory on menu.”
Following the sports bar inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 80 given to Namaste Indian Street Food, located at 4272 Washington Road, Suite 5, in Evans.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing unsafe food storage practices.
“Observed several food items held above 41 F,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for noticing a lack of proper cleaning chemicals being utilized in the dishwasher.
“Observed dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer,” the report stated.
After finding food not placed at least six inches off the ground, the establishment’s health inspection score lost another three points.
“Observed bulk containers of food product sitting on ground,” the report stated.
For witnessing an employee wearing accessories while handling food, the inspector deducted three more points.
“Observed staff member wearing watch while handling food,” the report stated.
The establishment another point for not displaying the most recent health inspection score.
“Observed most recent health inspection report not posted,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between June 16–20 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Cliffisms Sports & Spirits, 2416 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta
- Lily Coffee, Tea & Bread, 202 E Boundary, Augusta
- Laziza Catering, 1030 Reynolds Street, Augusta
- Springhouse Apartments pool, 2319 Springhouse Lane, Augusta
- Brynwood Swim Club pool, 3105 Chelsea Drive, Augusta
- Outsyde, 1201 Greene St., Augusta
- Hampton Inn Pool, 306 Timbercreek Lane, Augusta
- Hilton Garden Inn, 1065 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Zen Ramen & Bar, 2907 Washington Road, Building 300, Augusta
- Bravo Burger, 2242 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah
- Parliament House Café, 1250 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Wingate by Wyndham, 4328 Belair Frontage Road, Augusta
- Pruitt Health Evans, 561 University Drive, Evans
- Ding Tea, 3830 Washington Road, Suite 27, Martinez
- JH Moore BBQ & Catering, 312 Wiltshire Court, Evans
- McDonald’s, 880 Horizon South Parkway, Grovetown
- Domino’s Pizza, 5050 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
- Jimmy John’s, 4276 Washington Road, Suite 5B, Evans
- New China Restaurant, 4276 Washington Road, Suite 4B, Evans
- Taco Bell, 4292 Washington Road, Evans
- Evans 14 Cinemas, 4365 Towne Center Drive, Evans
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 3341 Log Deck Way, Grovetown
- Main Street Treats, 170 North Louisville Road, Harlem
- Avid, 900 Husk Box Way, Grovetown
- Home 2 Suites by Hilton, 903 Husk Box Way, Grovetown
- Laziza Mediterranean Grill, 4272 Washington Road, Suite 8, Evans
- McDonalds, 4264, Washington Road, Evans
- Starbucks at Kroger, 435 Lewiston Road, Grovetown
- McDonald’s, 465 Lewiston Road, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between June 16–20.
- Lily Coffee, Tea & Bread, 1378 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta: 99
- Days Inn & Suites, 459 Park West Drive ,Grovetown: 98
- Walton Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health, 1355 Independence Drive, Augusta: 96
- Dirty Boots, 917 Broad St., Augusta: 96
- Mai Thai Restaurant, 4272 Washington Road, Suite 1A, Evans: 96
- Pedal Pub Bar & Patio, 305 12th Street, Augusta: 96
- KFC, 516 North Belair Road, Evans: 95
- Laziza Mediterranean Grill, 901 Broad St., Augusta: 94
- A Town Wings, 190 Baston Road, Martinez: 93
- Hibachi Grill Express, 3861 Washington Road, Martinez: 92
- Roznicks Kitchen, 1670 15th St., Augusta: 91
- China Wok, 5109 Wrightsboro Road, Suite A, Grovetown: 91
- Golden Corral, 231 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between June 16–20.
