The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one establishment received a failing score from inspections on April 28-May 2.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 68 earned by Victoria’s Cosina Mexicana, located at 3714 Mike Padgett Highway, Unit D, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing food improperly, which resulted in a nine point deduction
“Observed raw chicken and ground beef stored over ready to eat food,” the report stated. “Ensure proper storage order inside [walk-in-cooler] with raw chicken being the very bottom and ready to eat food at the top.”
The inspector also noted witnessing an unclean ice maker, resulting in a four point reduction.
“Observed mold like substance in ice maker,” the report stated. “Clean ice maker.”
The inspector also deducted another nine points from the health score for noticing foods being improperly stored again.
“Observed pork left out on prep table at 60 [Farenheit degrees],” the report stated. “Ensure container of food goes back in to prep top cooler after each use.”
The inspector also deducted four points for seeing food stored without proper dating.
“Observed TCS food in [walk-in-cooler] without prep and discard dates,” the report stated. “All TCS food needs prep and discard dates.”
Lastly, the inspector noticed food not being stored in a safe manner, which resulted in another three points being deducted.
“Observed food stored on [walk-in-fridge] & [walk-in-cooler] floor,” the report stated. “Keep food at least six inches off the floor.”
The second lowest score of the week was also a score of 78 given to a Dairy Queen, located at 3149 Washington Road, in Augusta.
The inspector noted observing employees not properly washing hands while prepping food, which resulted in a nine point reduction.
“Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands. Observed employee touch their face with gloves on and prep food with same gloves,” the report stated. “Wash hands before glove usage. Wash hands and change gloves after touching face and body parts.”
During the inspection, the inspector also deducted four points for noticing an unclean ice machine.
“Observed buildup on bulk ice machine,” the report stated.
For improper practices by employees, the establishment lost an additional six points.
“Observed employee cell phone left on prep counter … store employees phones in designated area away from food prep areas to prevent contamination,” the report stated. “Observed employees wearing bracelets during food prep. Repeat violation. Refrain from wearing jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring.”
Following the Dairy Queen inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 80 given to the Stratford Subdivision, located at 1328 Aylesbury Drive, in Evans.
Throughout the inspection, the inspector reported an improperly functioning gate to the subdivision’s pool, which resulted in a 15 point reduction.
“Gate must be self-closing and latching, need to fix,” the report stated.
The inspector also reported a broken flow meter, and deducted another five points from the facility’s score.
“Flow meter stuck and not working. Need to replace,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between April 28-May 2 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Icon Waverly, 3190 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
- Belair Elementary, 3925 Harper Franklin Avenue, Augusta
- Willhaven Subdivision Pool, 2703 Huntcliffe Drive, Augusta
- Hillcreek Subdivision, 3001 Hillcreek Drive, Augusta
- Montclair Pool, 3207 Winding Wood Place, Augusta
- Stevens Creek Commons Pool, 100 Bon Air Drive, Martinez
- Jamestown Elementary School, 3635 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah
- Coleman’s Lunch Box, 1022 Walton Way, Suite A, Augusta
- Reggie’s Grill, 230 Sandbar Ferry Road, Suite C, Augusta
- The Family Y – Young Men’s Christian Association, 1058 Claussen Road, Suite 100, Augusta
- Jasper Apartments, 1020 Amli Way, Augusta
- Helena Springs Apartments, 3401 Helena Springs Lane, Augusta
- Benson Estates, 203 Williamsburg Drive, Hephzibah
- Walker Estates, 3731 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Diamond Cuisine, 718 Broad Street, Augusta
- TLC Catering & Design, 3253 Peninsula Drive, Augusta
- The Food Guys, 423 Scotts Way, Augusta
- Forest Hills Racquet Club Pool, 3406 Wimbleton Drive, Augusta
- Hephzibah High School, 4558 Brothersville Road, Hephzibah
- Hephzibah Elementary School, 2542 Highway 88, Hephzibah
- So So Edible, 2855 Tobacco Road, Suite D, Hephzibah
- Brynwood Swim Club Pool, 3105 Chelsea Drive, Augusta
- Tudor Branch, 509 Tudor Branch Drive, Grovetown
- Rivershyre Subdivision, 1189 Oakton Trail, Evans
- High Grove, 1801 Prince George Avenue, Evans
- High Meadows, 4871 Highmeadows Drive, Grovetown
- Longhorn Steakhouse, 434 Lewiston Road, Grovetown
- Caroleton Community Pool, 160 Caroleton Lane, Grovetown
- Southwind Village, 4722 Southwind Road, Evans
- The Retreat at Baker Place, 734 Burch Creek, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between April 28-May 2.
- Deer Chase Elementary School, 1780 Deer Chase Lane, Hephzibah: 97
- Kingrich African International Market & Cafe, 2763 Tobacco Road, Suite L, Hephzibah
- Diamond Lakes Elementary, 4153 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah: 97
- Captain D’s, 3337 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 96
- Hephzibah Middle School, 2427 Mims Road, Hephzibah: 96
- Morgan Road Middle School, 3635 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah: 96
- Pine Hill Middle School, 2147 McElmurry Road, Hephzibah: 96
- Montclair Baby Pool, 3207 Winding Wood Place, Augusta: 95
- Microtel Inn & Suites, 2909 Riverwest Drive, Augusta: 93
- West Park, 105 Bargeron Drive, Augusta: 93
- Sheehan’s Irish Pub, 2571 Central Avenue, Augusta: 93
- Red Carpet Inn, 2050 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 92
- Jersey Mike’s Subs, 4010 Gateway Blvd., Suite 4, Grovetown: 92
- Pita Mediterranean Street Food, 630 Crane Creek Drive, Suite 102, Augusta: 91
- Becks, 2111 King’s Way, Augusta: 91
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between April 28-May 2.
