The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on Jan. 13–17.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 86 earned by a Popeyes Chicken, located at 2491 Tobacco Road, in Hephzibah.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing food improperly labeled, which resulted in a four point deduction.
“Observed one container of chicken in the [walk-in-cooler] being held past discard date,” the report stated.
The inspector also noted witnessing food being improperly stored within the kitchen.
“Observed bucket of batter on floor of [walk-in-cooler],” the report stated. “Keep food at least six inches off the floor.”
Following the Popeyes Chicken inspection, the second lowest score of the week was an 88 given to a Krystal, located at 2537 Peach Orchard Road, in Augusta.
Throughout the inspection, the inspector noticed bacteria build-up in the ice maker and deducted four points to the facility’s score.
“Observed mold like substance in ice maker,” the report stated. “Stop use of ice maker and clean.”
The inspector also reported observing uncovered food being stored in the kitchen, which resulted in a four point reduction.
“Observed uncovered food in [walk-in-cooler],” the report stated. “Keep all food covered.”
Additionally, the inspector also witnessed food being stored on the floor, and a repair needed in the kitchen.
“Observed food stored on floor of [walk-in-freezer],” the report stated. “Observed observed the ceiling leaking in the kitchen.”
The third lowest score of the week was a score of 89 given to a Toritos Fresh Mix, located at 2503 Highway-88, in Augusta.
From the inspection, the inspector docked four points for noticing bacteria build up in kitchen equipment.
“Observed build up in ice maker,” the report stated.
The inspector also noted seeing chemicals being stored next to kitchen supplies, and food being incorrectly stored.
“Observed cleaning supplies stored on shelf next to coffee maker,” the report stated. “Observed container of food stored on the floor. Keep all food at least six inches off the floor.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Jan. 13–17 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Richmond Hill Elementary School, 2160 Mura Drive, Augusta
- Brookdale Augusta, 326 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Vino & Kono, 1770 Broad St., Augusta
- Surrey Center Pharmacy, 483 Highland Ave., Augusta
- Blythe Area Recreation Center, 3129 Highway 88, Blythe
- American Legion Post 205, 2102 Highland Ave., Augusta
- The Country Shack 2, 2052 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Island Stylin Concessions, 144 Golden Ave., Augusta
- R & R Bar and Grill, 2706 Gordon Highway, Augusta
- Hardee’s-Windsor Spring, 3696 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah
- Deans Bridge Head Start, 3237 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Dominos, 701 Devika Drive, Suite 10, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Jan. 13–17.
- Waffle House, 2057 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 99
- La Casa Latine, 2310 Lumpkin Road, Unit B, Augusta: 97
- Captain D’s, 3029 Washington Road, Augusta: 95
- Carolina Ale House, 203 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta: 94
- Cantina Locale, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 20A, Augusta: 94
- Zaxby’s, 3680 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 94
- Panda Express, 225 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Suite B, Augusta: 94
- Waffle House, 246 Davis Road, Augusta: 93
- McDonald’s, 2624 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Jan. 13–17.
