The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and two restaurants did receive failing scores from April 15-19.
Wifesaver- North Leg, 1510 N. Leg Road, Augusta received the lowest score with a score of 62. They also received the lowest score last week with a score of 66. Inspector’s comments included: “observed potentially hazardous (potato salad) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit” and “observed employee breading/flowering chicken, remove gloves, and place new gloves on before going to prepare plates at front without washing hands prior to.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed cheese stored uncovered in walk-in cooler in back of kitchen,” “observed brown build-up in ice machine with unknown tube from ice machine touching ice,” “observed several foods in walk-in cooler without proper labelling,” “observed butter with use by date of 4-15-24,” “observed hot shot spray stored with other cleaning supplies,” “observed employees wearing earrings, rings, bracelets on during food preparation,” “observed personal items (jacket) on or above food items in food dry storage area,” “observed scoops being stored in flour and sugar containers,” “observed wet nesting of stacked pans in dishwashing areas,” “observed dumpster left open when not in use,” “observed build-up on cords near fryer,” and “observed excess grease behind fryer area.”
The second lowest and other failing score was a 66, which was received by Bodega Ultima, 353 Highland Ave., Augusta. Inspector’s comments included: “observed chicken being stored over vegetables and fruits inside WIC and RIC,” “observed multiple uncovered food items in RIC and prep top cooler left open while not in use,” “observed TCS foods in RIC and prep top cooler over 41F,” “observed chemicals stored next to clean dishes and over food items,” “observed expired test strips,” and “observed food scattered on kitchen floor.”
Popeyes, 3209 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta got the third lowest score of 72. Inspector’s comments included: “observed no response procedures for vomiting and diarrhea events,” “observed expired coleslaw (4/16/24) in walk-in cooler,” “observed debris on food contact surfaces,” “observed cheese in prep top cooler at 44 degrees, coleslaw in walk-in cooler at 44 degrees, and cheese at 54 degrees in walk-in cooler,” “observed scoops left in flour,” “observed mops being stored in sink,” “observed ice buildup on inside of walk-in freezer.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between April 15 and April 19 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Gillette’s Pizza, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Vic’s Grill, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Big Mama’s Soulfood #1, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Amity Country Store, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Bianco’s Foods, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Big Mama’s: Shay’s Chicken & Seafood, 5462 Columbia Road, Grovetown (Spring Fair)
- Kettle Creek Creamery, 1030 West Lake Common Drive Suite 2, Martinez
- Rooted Coffeehouse, 1030 West Lake Commons Drive Suite 1, Martinez
- Chick-fil-a @ Grovetown, 210 Meridian Drive, Grovetown
- Pelican’s Snoballs, 101 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown
- Five Guy’s, 9602 Bentley Drive, Grovetown
- Wife Saver, 5123 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
- The Heron @ Grand Oaks, 600 Grand Oaks Way, Evans (pool)
- Farmington Subdivision, 4862 Hereford Farm Road, Evans (pool)
- Knob Hill, 101 Knob Hill Road, Evans (pool)
- Northwood Subdivision, 4499 Elm Drive, Evans (pool)
- Windmill Plantation, 859 Windmill Lane, Evans (pool)
- Woodbridge Subdivision, 6 Woodbridge Way, Evans (pool)
- Kelarie Community Pool, 302 Tramore Drive, Grovetown (pool)
- Wymberly MH Communities, 4600 Columbia Road, Augusta (pool)
- Springlakes Community, 100 Springlakes Drive, Martinez (pool)
- The Haven @ Reed Creek Pool, 303 Wave Hill, Martinez (pool)
- JJ Wings & Seafood, 3355 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Pizza Hut #2024, 2625 Georgetown Drive, Augusta
- Jamestown Elementary School, 3637 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah
- Pine Hills Middle School, 2147 McElmurry Road, Hephzibah
- SSR Augusta DBA- Zaxby’s, 4001 Harper Franklin Ave., Augusta
- Holmes Eats and Catering- Base, 4307 Wild Rose Drive, Hephzibah
- Best Western Plus, 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta (pool)
- Roadway Inn Pool, 2926 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta (pool)
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between April 15 and April 19.
- Papa John’s Pizza #1147, 112 N. Belair Road, Evans: 99
- Burger King, 1631 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- Happy Garden Fu, 1702 Jenkins St., Augusta: 99
- Domino’s Pizza, 3100 Washington Road, Augusta: 95
- Little Caesars, 810 Horizon South Parkway, Grovetown: 94
- Shane’s Rib Shack/SRS Grovetown, LLC, 9606 Bentley Drive, Grovetown: 94
- Café Dulce, 3118 Washington Road, Augusta: 94
- Subway, 155 E Milledgeville Road, Harlem: 92
- Harlem Java House, 211 N. Louisville Street, Harlem: 91
- Partridge Inn—Rooftop Bar and Kitchen, 2110 Walton Way, Augusta: 91
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a score of 89 or lower. Inspector’s comments are provided.
- Toasty, 2808 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed handwashing sink with dishes in it,” “observed TCS foods not being held below 41F for cold holding,” and “observed mops drying on the floor.”
- Staybridge Suites, 2540 Center West Parkway, Augusta (Food Service): 85
Inspector’s comments: “no CFSM document posted. Post in public view. Inspector told that certificate has expired, recertify or hire certified food safety manager within 60 days,” “if using time as food safety control, must have written standard operating procedures,” “repair: oven doors, cabinet doors,” and “shelves, chest cooler must be installed with 6-inch legs or wheels to allow easy cleaning of floor.”
- Gateway Crossing Apartment Pool, 601 Giddings Court, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: Entry doors or gates must self-close and latch (unless used for maintenance entry and locked when note used for maintenance entry: maintenance should be in enclosure). Release for door must be at 54” height from bottom of door if on exterior side of pool enclosure.”
- A Town Wings, 720 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown: 82
Inspector’s comments: “observed chicken in WIC at 58F,” “observed box of fries stored on prep table,” “observed cleaning materials stored on sink,” and “observed fingernail clippings on shelf in kitchen.”
- Rocky Creek Apartments Pool, 950 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 81
Inspector’s comments: “single main drain: observed no suction release valve/system, must have SRV to prevent entrapment” and “repairs performed on pool prior to inspection: pool drained below skimmers.”
- Wife Saver, 3318 Washington Road, Martinez: 80
Inspector’s comments: “observed employee handle raw chicken with gloves, proceed to walk outside to grab other food. Employee came back in and opened box of frozen okra and put on new gloves without washing hands. Observed same employee put on new gloves and proceed to pull up his pants before returning to food preparation,” “observed pork chops uncovered in RIC,” “observed build-up in ice machine and spigot for sweet tea,” “observed blood dripping from pork chops in RIC down below onto container lid labeled ‘chicken,’” “observed chicken sitting in ice water told to be ‘thawing’ by an employee. Repeat violation,” “observed wet nesting of stacked pans. Repeat violation,” and “observed dumpster lids left open.”
- Oak Restaurant & Lounge, 1505 N. Leg Road Unit A, Augusta: 76
Inspector’s comments: “observed no signed employee health agreements,” “observed ice machine with build-up,” “observed mac & cheese and beef not hot holding at appropriate temperatures,” “observed salmon thawing improperly in prep sink,” “observed potatoes stored on floor,” observed ready to eat food stored beside raw beef and salmon,” and “observed scoops stored inside sugar and flour containers.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between April 15 and April 19.
