The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no businesses received a failing score from inspections on Sept. 16-20.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 75 earned by the Studio 6 Augusta, located at 3421 Wrightsboro Road.
The inspector noted that the facility had a roach infested room, which resulted in a 5 point reduction.
“Room 349 has roach infestation; block room until treatment performed by certified pest control operator,” the report stated.
Deducting two more points, the health inspector reported bathrooms in need of resurfacing and cleaning, in addition to dirty kitchen appliances and sheets.
“Clean inside kitchen cabinets, microwaves and replace rusty microwave freezers,” the report stated. “Replace soiled linens/mattress covers/mattresses. Provide mattress pads or covers on all beds.”
Following the hotel inspection, the second lowest score of the week was a 76 given to China Wok, located at 2514 Tobacco Road Unit D in Hephzibah.
The inspector reported observing chicken stored over pork in a walk-in freezer and no prep or discard dates on sliced vegetables.
“Observed food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer,” the report stated. “Keep all food at least six inches off the floor.”
The third lowest score of the week was a score of 78 given to Twin Peaks, located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta.
From the inspection, the inspector observed employees not wearing proper gear while food prepping.
“Observed food service employees not wearing beard restraints during active food prep,” the report stated.
In addition to finding build up on sides of equipment at the grill line, the inspector noted seeing gnats and flies throughout the establishment.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Sept. 16-20 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Montclair baby pool, 3207 Winding Wood Place, Augusta
- Rocky Creek Apartments Pool, 950 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Papa John’s, 1827 Walton Way, Augusta
- Westside High School, 1002 Patriot’s Way, Augusta
- Dunkin Donuts, 1640 Walton Way Suite A, Augusta
- McDonald’s, 3132 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Veggie in Smoothie Bar & Bistro, 2516 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Bayvale Elementary School, 3309 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Sleep Inn Pool, 1052 Claussen Road, Augusta
- Henry Brigham Senior Center, 2463 A Golden Camp Road, Augusta
- Belair Middle School, 150 Potential Way, Augusta
- SS Concessions, 1625 Doug Barnard Parkway, Augusta
- Ming House Express, 3819 Washington Road, Martinez
- Gong Cha of Augusta, 3821 Washington Road, Suite A, Augusta
- Tudor Branch, 509 Tudor Branch Drive, Grovetown
- High Meadows, 4871 Highmeadows Drive, Grovetown
- Hidden Creek, 8505 Crenshaw Drive, Grovetown
- Kelarie Community Pool, 302 Tramore Drive, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Sept. 16-20.
- Zaxby’s, 1702 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- Homewood Suites, 1049 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 98
- Siya Ram Investments Ga LLC, 1050 Claussen Road, Augusta: 98
- Lead Dog Pizza Domino’s Pizza, 3336 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 96
- Snackbar Concessions Extended, 1562 Doug Bernard Parkway, Augusta: 96
- C & C Kitchen, 3950 Carolyn St., Augusta: 96
- Courtyard By Marriott, 1045 Stevens Creek Road, Martinez: 95
- SS Concessions DBA The Barnyard Restaurant, 1625 Doug Bernard Parkway, Augusta: 92
- Wendy’s, 3342 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 91
- Snackbar Concessions I, 1562 Doug Bernard Parkway, Augusta: 91
- Raes Coastal Cafe, 3208 W Wimbledon Drive, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Sept. 16-20.
