The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants received were rewarded with a failing score from inspections on Oct. 28 – Nov. 1.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 83 earned by Mod Pizza in the Augusta Exchange, located at 229 Robert C Daniel Parkway, Suite B, in Augusta.
The inspector noted seeing foods stored at the wrong temperatures, which resulted in a nine point reduction.
“Observed tomatoes –45 degrees Farenheit, cheese at –47 degrees Farenheit, chicken –46 degrees Farenheit and sausage –43 cold degrees Farenheit above the walk-in-cooler and prep coolers,” the report stated. “Person-in-charge stated tomatoes were prepped the day before and the cheese is moved from cooler to cooler.”
The inspector also witnessed bugs in the dish washing area, which resulted in a three point reduction for the establishment’s final score.
“Observed flies and gnats in the dish washing area,” the report stated.
Following the Mod Pizza, the second lowest score of the week was an 84 given to Circle K/Blimpie, located at 602 Scott Nixon Memorial Drive, in Evans.
The inspector reported observing foods being stored at an improper temperature, which resulted in a nine point reduction.
“Observed tomatoes stored at –44/45 degrees Fahrenheit, and lettuce –44 degrees Fahrenheit cold held above 41 Fahrenheit,” the report stated. “Adjust thermostat and monitor temperatures to ensure cold held foods can be kept at 41 Fahrenheit or below.”
The third lowest score of the week was a score of 86 given to the Cajun Operating Company/Church’s Chicken, located at 2701 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta.
From the inspection, the inspector docked points for noticing build up in the ice machine.
“Observed build up in ice maker,” the report stated.
In addition, the inspector noted an employee not wearing proper gear for food preparation.
“Observed employee only wearing one glove while preparing ready to eat foods,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Oct. 28 – Nov. 1 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Happy House, 3008 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Saint’s Sanctuary Church/Good Samaritan Community, 3030 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Parker’s Brisket, Ribs and More, 4125 Peach Orchard Road, Hephzibah
- Carla’s Kitchen, 2441 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Carla’s Kitchen, 2439 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar St., Augusta
- Hephzibah Middle School, 2427 Mims Road, Hephzibah
- Hephzibah High School, 4558 Brothersville Road, Hephzibah
- Hephzibah Elementary School, 2542 Highway 88, Hephzibah
- Hillcreek Subdivision, 3001 Hillcreek Drive, Augusta
- 5th & Fire, 551 Broad St., Augusta
- Armando’s Grill & Pizzeria, 5114 Wrightsboro Road, Suite D, Grovetown
- Taqueria Mi Rinconcito, 5114 Wrightsboro Road, Suite A, Grovetown
- Panda Express Store #3220, 515 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans
- Busy Brew Coffee LLC, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Drew Slushy, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Spivey’s Southern Grill, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Bianco’s Foods – Fries, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Cullers #2, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- SS Concessions, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Drew Corn Dog, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Baby Cakes, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Drew Funnel Cake, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Drew Popper, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Original Elephant Ears, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Cullers #1, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown
- Springlakes Community, 100 Springlakes Drive, Martinez
- Glenwood pool, 4558 Glennwood Drive, Evans
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Oct. 28 – Nov. 1.
- Firehouse Subs, 535 Mullins Colony Drive, Suite 100, Evans: 98
- Tasty Georgia, LLC, 301 N Belair Road, Evans: 97
- McBean Elementary School, 1165 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah: 96
- Savjes Enterprises, LLC, Finish Line Cafe, 3960 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 95
- Cross Creek High School, 3855 Old Waynesboro Road, Augusta: 95
- Immaculate Conception School, 811 Telfair St., Augusta: 94
- Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins, 3024 Washington Road, Augusta: 94
- Forest Hills Grill, 1500 Comfort Road, Augusta: 94
- Diamond Lakes Elementary, 4153 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah: 93
- Wingstop, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 31, Augusta: 92
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Oct. 28 – Nov. 1.
