The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no businesses received a failing score, several businesses received scores in the 80s from May 13-17.
Rivercreek Apartments Pool, 2525 Center West Parkway, Augusta received the lowest of 81. Inspector’s comments included: “pool has single main drain, pump system must have suction release valve/mechanism to prevent entrapment” and “door between office and pool should be in compliance with gate rule (self-close and latch with release at 54” heigh) or be kept lock to public access—advise converting dead bolt from turn latch to double keyed lock (public will not be able to unlock access).”
Other inspector’s comments included: “phones was not able to be heard by 911—repair phone to access local 911, so 911 can hear call from phone” and “need ‘no diving’ in 4” high, 1” stroke letters at depth markings where depth is 5 feet or less — stencils will be approved if proper heigh/stroke and location.”
There was another business that also received an 81, which was Whiteoak Campground (Pool), 7285 Whiteoak Road, Appling. Inspector’s comments included: “gate not self-latching,” “no dial tones, phone not working,” and “CYA at 121—too high, need to drain and add fresh water.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between May 13 and May 17 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Brandon Wilde (Main Kitchen), 4275 Owens Road, Evans
- Brandon Wilde/Health Services Kitchen, 4275 Owens Road, Evans
- Great Wall, 500 Fury’s Ferry Road Suite 104, Martinez
- Putt Putt Golf, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
- Brandon Wilde LLC DBA The Windsor House Assisted Living, 4275 Owens Road, Evans
- Rita’s Base of Operation for Rita’s Mobile, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
- Luna 2 Pizza Base @ Putt Putt Fun Center, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez
- Brandon Wilde Wellness Center, 4275 Owens Road, Evans
- Dolphin Swim Academy, 4216 Washington Road Suite 9, Evans
- D’s Snack Shack, 1940 Olive Road, Augusta
- Allie Katz, 3112 Washington Road Suite C&D, Augusta
- Eat It All BBQ, 3342 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Raspatopia LLC, 3344 Deans Bridge Road A, Augusta
- Wendy’s #3337, 3013 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Auntie Anne’s Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Road Suite 2328
- Where The Truck Is My Food, 2706 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Woodspring Suites Augusta Riverwatch, 2995 Riverwatch Parkway, Augusta
- Alexander Commons Pool, 2546 Commons Trace, Augusta
- Family Y- Baby Pool, 2546 Commons Trace, Augusta
- Family Y- Outdoor Big Pool, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Family Y- Bubble Pool, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Family Y- Slide Pool, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Family Y- Spray Ground, 3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- Fountainhead Condominiums Pool, 1017 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Springhouse Apartments Pool, 2319 Springhouse Lane, Augusta
- Red Roof Inn & Suites (Pool), 2176 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Beacon Station, 1480 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between May 13-17.
- Freedom Park Elementary School, 345 42nd St. Building 43400, Fort Eisenhower: 99
- Morgan Road Middle School, 3635 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah: 99
- McDonald’s, 3132 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 95
- Smoke Show Southern BBQ Mobile Unit #2, 6001 Washington Road, Appling: 94
- Popeyes, 3450 Wrightsboro Road Space 2360, Augusta: 93
- Waffle House, 3134 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 92
- Taj of India, 502-7 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez: 91
- KFC at Windsor Spring, 2029 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
These are the businesses that received a score of 89 or lower between May 13 and May 17. Inspector’s comments are included.
- Red Shark, 2574 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah: 89 (Note: This restaurant received a failing score of 62 last week.)
Inspector’s comments: “observed uncovered food in RIC and RIF,” “observed cleaning supplies stored on three-compartment sink,” and “observed no previous inspection posted.”
- The Brunch House of Augusta, 573 Greene St., Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comment: “observed several items being cold held above 41 degrees F.”
- Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, 3112 Washington Road, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments: “observed build-up on outer edges and inner corners of ice machine,” “observed soiled mop improperly stored,” “observed wiping cloths, soiled and scattered, across prep top coolers,” “observed scoops stored in chicken on prep top cooler and rice in WIC,” and “observed wet nesting of stacked pans.”
- Huang Wing Group DBA BTJ Wings, 3697 Windsor Spring Road Suite 112, Hepzibah: 87
Inspector’s comments: “observed chicken and tomatoes not being held below 41F,” “observed food stored on floor,” and “observed in-use utensils handle in contact with food.”
- Comfort Suites, 2911 Riverwest Drive, Augusta: 86
Inspector’s comments: “hot water from faucets in rooms must not exceed 120F; adjust to provide water at required temperature—was 124,” “provide copy of gas fired equipment inspection on 3 water heaters, 2 dryers dated within past 12 months,” and “ice buckets must be free from residues—should be washed, rinsed with approved cleanser (approved for washing dishes) and air dried.”
- Alexander’s Great BBQ, 3007 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed meat stored uncovered in WIC,” “observed mop improperly stored,” observed bones in mop sink,” “observed scoops with handles stored inside of food in bulk containers,” “observed scoops with no handles,” “observed missing floor tiles near mop sink,” and “observed dead flies on premises.”
- Pho Viet, 3031 Washington Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed male employee walk-in back door and immediately begin food preparation without washing hands,” “observed female employee preparing food (sprouts) for immediate service, come in bare hand contact with food on plate wiping ungloved hands on stained apron between preparing several plates,” “observed dirty brooms stored in mop sink,” “observed scoop stored in salt container located across from 3-compartment sink—repeat violation,” and “observed female employee wash hands with gloves on—corrected on-site.”
- Quality Inn & Suites (Food Service), 2176 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “the PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food,” “provide soap and single use towels at hand sinks,” “establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomit or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment,” “sanitizer not available at dish wash station — PIC described procedure without sanitizing step,” and “food products that are held for credit, redemption, or return purposes to the distributors such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products were not segregated and held in a designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service and single use articles: milk dated April 4, April 9 present in refrigerators — was separated, not labeled.”
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 13-17.
