The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no businesses received a failing score from March 18-22, four businesses did get scores in the 80s.
The lowest score received in this week’s health inspection was an 81, which was received by Giuseppe’s, 3690 Wheeler Road, Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “observed missing ceiling tile in the main kitchen and back room” and “observed employees not wearing hair restraints during active food prep.”
Other comments included: “observed an expired food manager certification,” “observed chicken/45F, sausage/43F, and cheese/44F cold held at temperatures above at 41F inside the coolers in the main kitchen,” “observed scoops improperly stored inside several containers of sugar,” “observed wet nesting of clean dishes,” and “observed buildup on several pieces of equipment.”
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The next lowest score was an 86. It was received by Wingate/Darshan Properties LLC, 2564 Center West Parkway, Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “Cold held TCS foods (milk) must be maintained at 41F and below, (thermostat adjusted, air circulation)” “Store cleansers such that cross contamination of food, utensils cannot occur, (sugar move from below CLR chemical, chemicals moved to proper storage)” and “post permit, CFSM certificate in public view, (posted in office).”
Dippin’ Dots, 3328 Washington Road, Augusta also received an 86. Inspector’s comments included: “observed no Servsafe certification posted. Repeat violation,” “observed handwashing sink not working and faucet broken,” and “observed juice with a date of 1/15/2024 and observed several cartons of candy that expired in 2023.”
The third lowest score was an 89 and was received by Super 8, 233 Reservation Way, Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “need copy of gas inspections on dryer and water heaters and should be available for inspector upon request,” “ice buckets must be free from residents, must be smooth and cleanable, (room 128 soiled and room 205 soiled and had cigarette burns),” and “sink drains slow in rooms: 205, 303, 321. Mold at base of tub in 109, towel inside vanity in 220, and vanity peeling in 118.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between March 18 and March 22 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- El Gringo Restaurant, 313 East Robinson, Grovetown
- 2 Boys Pizza and Grill, 3851 Evans to Locks Road Suite 109, Martinez
- K-Bop Street Food, 3328 Washington Road Suite 1A, Augusta
- Papa John’s, 1827 Walton Way, Augusta
- Dunkin Donuts, 1640 Walton Way Suite A, Augusta
- McDonald’s, 2902 Washington Road, Augusta
- KFC at Walton Way, 1816 Walton Way, Augusta
- Rhineharts- Sub Club, 3051 Washington Road, Augusta
- Warren Road Elementary School, 311 Warren Road, Augusta
- West Bank Inn, 2904 Washington Road, Augusta
- Stevens Creek Commons Pool, 100 Bon Air Drive, Martinez
- Homewood Suites Hotel Pool, 1049 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Parliament Resort, 1250 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Executive Inn Pool, 1238 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- MacArthur Park Apartments Pool, 101 Little Rock Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between March 18 and March 22.
- Curtis Baptist Church School, 1326 Broad St., Augusta: 99
- Tobacco Road Elementary, 2397 Tobacco Road, Augusta: 99
- Wendy’s #2981, 3342 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 98
- St. Mary’s on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Ave., Augusta: 97
- Starbucks #11118, 228 Robert C. Daniel, Sr., Augusta: 97
- Lead Dog Pizza DBA Domino’s Pizza, 3336 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 96
- Sue Reynolds Elementary School, 3840 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 96
- Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Augusta—Washington Road Pool, 3028 Washington Road, Augusta: 95
- Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, 615 12th St., Augusta: 92
- Cold Stone Creamery, 210 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, Augusta: 91
- Jim Hudson Luxury Cars, Inc, 3410 Washington Road, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the inspections performed between March 18 and March 22.
