The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant received a failing score from May 24-31.
Bojangles Famous Chicken & Biscuits, 1457 Walton Way, Augusta received a failing score of 62. Inspector’s comments included: “observed several employees leave workstation and return without changing gloves” and “observed pink build-up inside bulk ice machine.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed employees take off and place on new gloves without washing hands,” “observed no updated employee health reporting agreements,” “observed several items being held in an ice bath out of temperature,” “observed food stored outside of the original packaging with no label,” “observed product stored on floor inside walk-in freezer,” “observed most recent inspection not posted,” “observed no handwashing signs posted at sinks throughout kitchen,” and “observed scoops stored inside of product.”
The second lowest score was an 81, and it was received by Formosa II, 3830 Washington Road Suite A, Martinez. Inspector’s comments included: “do not block hand sink in kitchen; move glass cooler over,” “paper towels needed in employee bathroom,” observed prep cooler at 48-55 degrees; most veggies; meat moved to another cooler or on ice,” “date all foods; several food containers in WIC not dated,” “no plates to dispense foods,” “do not reuse Styrofoam containers on line; change cardboard daily,” “must have dividers in sink so it is a 3-compartment sink,” “clean: grease on side of wok, ice machine, all counters and shelves, glass cooler, and doors; clean all equipment.”
Augusta Miyabi Inc. DBA Miyabi Kyoto Japanese Steak House, 1315 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta received the third lowest score of 83. Inspector’s comments included: “observed build-up inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed several food items outside original containers without labels,” “observed scoops improperly stored in sushi rice and flour,” “observed clean dishes wet stacked,” “observed no test strips for sanitizer being used,” “observed standing water throughout the kitchen and bar,” and “observed flies throughout the kitchen.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between May 24 and May 31 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Columbia County Senior Center, 5913 Euchee Creek Drive, Grovetown
- Harlem Senior Center, 405 Church St. Suite B, Harlem
- Camellia Walk Assisted Living & Memory Care, 3949 Evans to Locks Road, Evans
- The Clairborne @ West Lake LLC, 557 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez
- The Haven of Harlem, 285 Fairview Drive, Harlem
- Monte Olivos, 179 N. Louisville Road, Harlem
- 4 Brother’s Jerk LLC, 6440 Cobbham Road, Appling
- Taqueria Mi Rinconcito, 5114 Wrightsboro Road Suite A, Grovetown
- Armando’s Grill & Pizzeria, 5114 Wrightsboro Road Suite D, Grovetown
- PG’s Grill Base, 6440 Cobbham Road, Appling
- Hyatt Place Augusta (food service), 160 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway, Augusta
- Holiday Inn Augusta West, 441 Parkwest Drive, Grovetown
- Red Oak Manor, 410 N. Louisville Road, Harlem
- Holiday Inn (pool), 441 Park West Drive, Grovetown
- Lakeside on Riverwatch (pool), 4300 Riverwatch Parkway, Martinez
- Hyatt Place (pool), 160 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway, Martinez
- Circle K/Blimpie #5337, 2702 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Courtyard by Marriott (food service), 1045 Stevens Creek Road, Martinez
- Starbucks #11350, 3422 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Starbucks/Kroger, 2801 Washington Road, Augusta
- Tastefully Yours, 2204 Ellis St., Augusta
- Starbucks Coffee, 814 Cabela Drive Unit 106, Augusta
- Pilot Wendy’s #144, 2975 Gun Club Road, Augusta
- Beulah Grove Baptist Church (food service), 1434 Poplar St., Augusta
- It’s Spuds, 214 Weathers Terrace, Augusta
- Soultry Sounds Café and Lounge, 1035 Ellis St., Augusta
- Pizza Hut #2031, 20804 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Olive Garden Augusta, 804 Cabela Drive, Augusta
- Eat-M-Up II, 4002 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah
- Holiday Inn Express (pool), 444 Broad St., Augusta
- National Hills Club Pool, 1107 Brookwood Drive, Augusta
- Bernie Ward Community Center- Fleming Pool, 1941 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Georgetown Club Court Condominiums (pool), 2846 Walton Way, Augusta
- Terraces at Summerville (pool), 817 Hickman Road, Augusta
- Summerchase Town Houses pool, 3200 Summerchase Circle, Augusta
- Partrige Inn pool, 2110 Walton Way, Augusta
- Springhill Suites Marriott Spa, 1110 Marks Church Road, Augusta
- Rivercreek Apartments pool, 2525 Center West Parkway, Augusta
- Willhaven Subdivision pool, 2703 Huntcliffe Drive, Augusta
- Horizon Ridge Apartments pool, 1010 Horizon Ridge Road, Hephzibah
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between May 24-31.
- Hyatt Place Augusta, 160 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway, Augusta: 99
- New Moon Café, 936 Broad St., Augusta: 99
- The Acorn Restaurant @ Red Oak Manor, 410 N. Louisville St., Harlem: 98
- Home 2 Suites (pool), 3006 Exchange Way, Augusta: 98
- Taqueria Mi Casita, 3935 Washington Road, Martinez: 97
- Wife Saver, 1100 Furys Ferry Road, Evans: 96
- Bonefish Grill, 2911 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Jamaica Hut, 3213 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta; 96
- Smoothie King, 814 Cabela Drive Suite 104, Augusta: 96
- Great Chow Buffet & Grill, 3435 Wrightsboro Road Suite 1128, Augusta: 96
- Farmhaus Burgers, 1204 Broad St., Augusta: 95
- Texas Roadhouse, 107 Sherwood Drive, Augusta: 95
- Becks, 2111 King’s Way, Augusta: 94
- Kem’s @ Holiday Inn West, 441 Park West Drive, Grovetown: 93
- Cucina 503, 502 Furys Ferry Road, Martinez: 93
- Subway #32319, 3736 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 91
- Bojangles, 3360 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 91
- Cajun Operating Company DBA Church’s Chicken #1201, 3223 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta: 91
- Sheraton Augusta, 1069 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 91
- Best Western Plus (Pool), 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta: 91
- Sodalis Martinez, 515 The Pass, Martinez: 90
- Habaneros Mexican Grill, 200 East Milledgeville Road, Harlem: 90
- Andrews Restaurant, 2651 Perimeter, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a rating of 89 or lower between May 24 and May 31. Inspector’s comments are included.
- Tailwinds AGS, 1501 Aviation Way, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “observed employee using handwashing sink to fill bucket,” “observed items throughout kitchen being held past discard date,” and “observed Windex stored next to food trays.”
- Jim n Nick’s Community BBQ, 275 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “observed no paper towels at the hand washing sinks in the main kitchen,” “observed several employees wearing bracelets/watches during active food prep,” “observed scoop improperly stored in catfish batter,” “observed clean dishes wet stacked,” “observed mop sitting in mop buckets,” and “observed multiple flies and gnats throughout the kitchen and bar.”
- Waffle House #697, 3408 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed personal drink on rack with food items,” “observed no sanitizer in sanitizer buckets,” “observed Windex stored on same shelf as food items,” and “observed food build up throughout the kitchen’s main floor.”
- So Wings, 3221 Wrightsboro Road Suite C, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed beef, tomatoes, and shrimp held above 41 F inside cooler—adjust temperature; observed CFSM scheduling technician to look at cooler,” “discard cutting boards; cutting boards are not smooth and easily cleanable,” and “observed full insect entrapment—discarded.”
- Fujiyama Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 3043 Washington Road, Augusta: 86
Inspector’s comments included: “observed men’s restroom with no soap for hand washing,” “observed ice machine with excess build-up in corner,” “observed pickled ginger stored on floor in dry storage,” “observed employees wearing watches during food prep,” and “observed scoop stored in black pepper container—repeat violation.”
- The Chop House, 3450 Wrightsboro Road Suite A-203, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments included: “observed turkey (43F), salad (52F), and chicken (42F) held for cold holding at temperatures above 41F,” “observed two employees wearing bracelets and/or watches during food prep,” “observed scoops improperly stored inside flour and breadcrumbs,” “observed wet nesting of clean dishes,” and “observed mop sitting in mop buckets.”
- Pointe Grand Apartments (pool), 1400 Pointe Grand Drive, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments included: “observed gate by gym is not self-closing” and “observe chlorine at 1 pm.”
- Ephesus Med- Greek & Turkish Restaurant, 3102 Washington Road, Augusta: 84
Inspector’s comments: “observed ice machine with brown build-up in corners,” “observed food stored in RIC without labeling,” “observed date marking ‘5/16/24’ on meat stored in RIC,” “observed mop stored improperly in mop bucket,” “observed scoops stored inside container holding rice,” and “observed bug trap behind fridge, full.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between May 24-31.
