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 Nov. 3–7.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 81 earned by MacArthur Park Apartments’ Pool, located at 101 Little Rock Road, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed an improper amount of chlorine in the pool and the chlorine having incorrect pH balance levels, and deducted 15 points from the health score.
“Observed chlorine not reading on test,” the report stated. “Observed pH of 8.0. Adjust to a pH of 7.2-7.8.”
The inspector deducted an additional four points for noticing cyanuric acid also being at improper levels.
“Observed cyanuric acid off the scale. Estimate between 200 – 300 ppm,” the report stated. “Adjust cyanuric acid between 30 – 50 ppm but no higher than 90 ppm.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 86 given to a Wendy’s, located at 3013 Peach Orchard Road, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted four points for required paperwork on site not being available on site.
“Observed [person in charge] not able to produce employee health agreements,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for noticing bacteria on kitchen equipment.
“Observed build up in ice maker,” the report stated. “Clean ice maker.”
The inspector deducted another three points for the witnessing used food safety gear left on a food rack.
“Observed used disposable gloves left on food rack inside [walk in cooler],” the report stated. “Disposable gloves should be thrown away after being used.”
Another point was deducted from the health score for the inspector observing wet nesting of clean dishes.
“Allow dishes to air dry before stacking,” the report stated.
Following the Wendy’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 89 given to an America’s Best Value Inn, located at 3320 Deans Bridge Road, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted five points for finding a large milk jug not meeting regulations.
“Observed large milk jug for use with cereal,” the report stated. “Use only single use milk or obtain Food Service from health department.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted two more points for finding broken fans in bathrooms.
“Observe fans not working in bathrooms in rooms 206 and 219,” the report stated. “Repair fans so they move air out of the bathroom.”
An additional four points were deducted for the inspector finding stained linens and mattresses in rooms.
“Observed stained mattresses and linens in rooms 206 & 216. Observed burn holes in linen in rooms 106 and 101,” the report stated. “Clean or replace all stained mattresses and sheets. Replace all damaged sheets and covers.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Nov. 3–7 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Starbucks at Kroger, 4355 Washington Road, Evans
- Domino’s Pizza, 4357 Washington Road, Suite E, Evans
- Baldinos, 110 Davis Road, Suite 300, Martinez
- Ming House Express, 3819 Washington Road, Martinez
- Starbucks Coffee, 222 Meridian Drive, Grovetown
- Subway, 4351 Washington Road, Evans
- Chicken Salad Chick, 4429 Washington Road, Evans
- Grand Oaks at Crane Creek, 680 Crane Creek Drive, Augusta
- Goshen Elementary, 4040 Old Waynesboro Road, Augusta
- Blythe Elementary School, 290 Church St. Blythe
- Richmond Hill K-8, 3420 Julia Ave., Augusta
- Gracewood Elementary School, 2032 Tobacco Road, Augusta
- That Flippin Egg, 3321 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta
- Haynes Station Pool – Section 12, 790 Goodale Drive, Grovetown
- Chick-Fil-A, 3066 Washington Road, Augusta
- Diablo’s SOuthwest Grill, 3597 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Icon Waverly, 3190 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
- Haynes Station Pool, 5061 Copse Drive, Augusta
- Fountainhead Condominiums Pool, 1017 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Campus Side Apartments, 3105 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Ballantyne Commons of Augusta, 3150 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
- Woodwinds Apartments Pool, 3170 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
- Woodbine West Condominiums, 200 Heatherwood Parkway, Augusta
- Terraces at Summerville, 817 Hickman Road, Augusta
- Soultry Sounds Café and Lounge, 1035 Ellis St., Augusta
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Nov. 3–7.
- Onezo, 4357 Washington Road, Suite B, Evans: 99
- Gateway Crossing Apartment Pool, 601 Giddings Court, Augusta: 98
- Beacon Station, 1480 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 98
- Papa John’s Pizza, 5108 Wrightsboro Road, Suite G, Grovetown: 98
- Chaum Korean Eatery, 110 Davis Road, Suite 19, Martinez: 97
- Dunkin Donuts’ & Baskin Robbins, 4366 Washington Road, Evans: 97
- Tasty Georgia LLC, 301 North Belair Road, Evans: 96
- Domino’s Pizza, 3100 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- My Place Hotel, 3731 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 96
- Tru by Hilton, 2853 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Cold Stone Creamery, 280 Meridian Drive, Space 103, Grovetown: 96
- Gong Cha of Augusta, 3821 Washington Road, Suite A, Augusta: 96
- Pizza Hut, 4431 Washington Road, Suite 8, Evans: 95
- Little Caesars, 4497 Columbia Road, Suite 1, Martinez: 90
- Top China Express, 4497 Columbia Road, Martinez: 90
- Hardee’s, 3309 Peach Orchard 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 Nov. 3–7.
