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. 22–26.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 82 earned by Sarku Japanese, located at 3450 Wrightsboro Road, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed a lack of required paperwork, which resulted in a total of eight points deducted.
“Observed no employee health reporting agreements for the facility,” the report stated. “Observed no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.”
The inspector also reported finding food improperly stored, resulting in nine points docked from the health score.
“Observed chicken-45F and shrimp-42F cold-held above 41F,” the report stated. “Observed cabbage hot-held below 135F.”
Another three points were deducted from the health score for the inspector witnessing employees sporting accessories during food prep and not wearing proper protective gear.
“Observed an employee wearing bracelets while cooking/ food prep,” the report stated. “Observed multiple employees not wearing beard restraints during active food prep.”
After losing another point for having utensils stored in several food containers, the inspector deducted another point for seeing wet dishes nesting.
“Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking,” the report stated.
The second lowest score of the week was an 83 given to a Knuckle Sandwiches, located at 1149 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing an employee touching ready to eat food without a utensil.
“Observed employee touching bread (ready to eat food) with bare hands,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for finding a lack of required documentation about employee health agreements.
“Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for 2 cooks,” the report stated. “Have all employees read and sign health agreements.”
The inspector deducted another four points for finding the handwashing sink blocked.
“Observed handwashing sink blocked by dishes on top of sink,” the report stated. “Have handwashing sink accessible at all times.”
The inspector also deducted another three points for seeing a liquid improperly stored.
“Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen,” the report stated. “Do not store food on floor. Store food at least 6″ off the floor.”
Following the Knuckle Sandwich inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 84 given to the Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health, located at 1629 Gordon Highway, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing an employee not following proper handwashing protocol.
“Observed an employee wipe his nose with hand and used hand sanitizer instead of washing hands,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four points for finding an employee beverage near kitchen food prep surfaces.
“Observed employee drink on prep table next to food,” the report stated. “Place personal items in a designated area.”
Another three points were docked from the establishment’s health inspection score due to the inspector finding food items past their use-by and discard dates.
“Observed multiple food (deli ham, orange juice, cucumbers, and melons) held past use-by date,” the report stated. “Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Sept. 22–26 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Glenn Hills High School, 2840 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta
- Glenn Hills Elementary School, 2838 Glenn Hills Drive, Augusta
- Butler High School, 2011 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Starbucks, 228 Robert C Daniel Parkway, Augusta
- Rude Boy Deli, 2111 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Lucy C. Laney High School, 1339 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
- Sue Reynolds Elementary School, 3840 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- A.R. Johnson Magnet School, 1324 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
- Courtyard by Marriott, 1045 Stevens Creek Road, Martinez
- D Wow’s Dogs and More, 3909 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Dippin’ Dots, 3328 Washington Road, Augusta
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, 3023 Washington Road, Augusta
- Almond Express, 2625 Deans Bridge Road, Suite F, Augusta
- Perfect Eats, 1940 Olive Road, Augusta
- Curtis Baptist Church School, 1326 Broad St., Augusta
- The Heron at Grand Oaks, 600 Grand Oaks Way, Evans
- Dolphin Swim Academy, 4216 Washington Road, Suite 9, Evans
- Stallings Island Middle School, 3830 Blackstone Camp Road, Martinez
- Stevens Creek Elementary, 3780 Evans to Locks, Augusta
- River Ridge Elementary, 4109 Mullikin Road, Evans
- Jonescreek, 777 Jones Creek Drive, Evans
- Columbia County Head Start, 385 West Church St., Harlem
- Harlem Senior Center, 405 Church St. B, Harlem
- Lakeside Middle School, 527 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans
- Grovetown Middle School, 5463 Harlem Grovetown Road, Grovetown
- Cedar Ridge Elementary, 1000 Trudeau Trail, Grovetown
- Blue Ridge Elementary School, 550 Blue Ridge Parkway, Augusta
- Four Oaks, 1715 Stableridge Way, Evans
- Southwind Village, 4722 Southwind Road, Evans
- Burger King, 433 South Belair Road, Martinez
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Sept. 22–26.
- Cook Out, 4088 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 99
- Westside High School, 1002 Patriot’s Way, Augusta: 98
- Wingstop, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 31, Augusta: 98
- Glenn Hills Middle School, 2941 Glenn Hill Drive, Augusta: 96
- McDonald’s, 4090 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 96
- St. Mary’s on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta: 96
- 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 2915 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 96
- Sheraton Augusta Hotel, 1069 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- Laziza Mediterranean Grill, 901 Broad St., Augusta: 94
- Wendy’s, 430 South Belair Road, Martinez: 94
- C & C Kitchen, 3950 Carolyn St., Augusta: 94
- The Loft, 927 Broad St., Augusta: 94
- Siya Ram Investments LLC, 1050 Claussen Road, Augusta: 93
- Cold Stone Creamery, 210 Robert C Daniel Jr Parkway, Augusta: 92
- Edgar’s Grill & Conference Center, 3165 Washington Road, Augusta: 92
- Studio Lodge of Augusta, 1052 Claussen Road, Augusta: 91
- Outback Steakhouse, 2949 Washington Road, Augusta: 91
- Farmer’s Basket, 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 91
- Red Lobster, 440 Walton Way, Augusta: 90
- Raes Coastal Cafe, 3208 W Wimbledon Drive, Augusta: 90
- Waffle House, 3042 Washington Road, 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. 22–26.
