In the health inspection world, a score below 70 is failing, and while no restaurants received a failing score this from Jan. 22-26, one did get scored in the 70s.
Asian Wok, 3697 Windsor Spring Road, building B104, Hephzibah received a 77, the lowest score this week. Comments from the report included that the inspector “observed raw scallops stored next to raw chicken. Raw chicken stored over and next to raw beef in walk in cooler.”
Other comments included: “observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Repeat,” “observed prepped food in walk in cooler and reach in coolers uncovered. Repeat” and “observed to-go bags being used for food storage in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat.”
The second lowest score was 82, which belonged to Best Western, 3039 Washington DIA B, Augusta. The inspector’s comments include: “water from faucets in rooms must not exceed 120 F. Adjust water supply to provide water not exceeding 120 F from room faucets,” “Provide copy of gas fired inspection form for 1 dryer and 2 water heaters. (Must be inspected if able to be used or removed from facility,” “vents in bathrooms must function,” “openings to exterior must be vermin proof. Windows that open must be provided with window screens. (Observed several open windows without screens, several that opened without screens)” and “keep clean: A/C filters, under sofa cushions. Rm. 110 sofa cushion cut. Rm. 112; cable box out of wall.”
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The third lowest score belonged Taqueria El Patron, located, 3107 Washington Road, Augusta, who received an 84. The inspector’s comments include: “observed tomatoes and pico de gallo stored in uncovered in RIC,” “observed excess build up in ice machine,” “observed several soiled wiping cloths across prep tables in main kitchen,” “observed scoops in powders and seasonings,” “observed sink labeled ‘food wash only’ holding dirty pots and pans” and “observed fly traps above food contact surfaces in main kitchen full.”
Top of the class
These are the restaurants, tourist attractions, and swimming pools in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between Jan. 22 and 26 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- Pilot Wendy’s #144, 2975 Gun Club Road, Augusta
- South Richmond- Head Start, 3950 Deans Bridge Road, Hephzibah
- Starbucks Coffee, 3120 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Kinki Sushi, 3328 Washington Rd STE 1P, Augusta
- Brookdale Augusta, 326 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen- Tobacco Road #4425, 2491 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah
- Sodexo Main Kitchen, 1 ADP Drive, Augusta
- Sodexo Kitchen Extension, 1 ADP Drive, Augusta
- Riverside Elementary, 4431 Hardy McManus Road, Evans
- McHenry Square Apartments Pool, 2000 McHenry Square, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspections between Jan. 22 and 26.
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 630 Crane Creek Road, Augusta: 98
- SSR Augusta DBA Zaxby’s, 2849 Washington Road, Augusta: 98
- Sodexo Coffee Shop, 1 ADP Drive, Augusta, GA 30909: 97
- PruittHealth- Creekside, 2021 Scott Road, Augusta: 97
- Ding Tea, 3830 Washington Road STE 27, Martinez: 97
- Hello Poke, 1141 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 96
- Red Lobster #0290, 2847 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- California Dreaming, 3241 Washington Road, Augusta: 95
- C and L China Restaurant, 2816 Washington Road. STE 107, Augusta: 95
- Inner Bean Café, 139-C Davis Road C, Augusta: 94
- Air Strike Trampoline Park Concessions, 1249 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta: 94
- Sonic Drive In, 3743 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 94
- Longhorn Steakhouse of Augusta, 3267 Washington Road, Augusta: 93
- Maryland Fried Chicken, 12 Broad St., Augusta: 92
- MFC on Wheels, 12 Broad St., Augusta: 92
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, 1115 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 92
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Trailer, 1115 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 92
- Falcons Burger, LLC DBA Checkers 1197, 3050 Washington Road, Augusta: 92
Scores of 89 and lower
These businesses scored an 89 or lower. Comments from inspector’s comments have been provided for these business.
- Waffle House #544, 2951 Washington Road, Augusta: 89
The inspector’s comments include: “Observed tomatoes, ham, onions, and mushrooms cold holding above 41 degrees F,” “observed scoops in chocolate” and berries and Observed build up in corners of ice machine.”
- Cuzs Place, 1979 Tobacco Road, Augusta: 89
The inspector’s comments include: “Observed hand sink in kitchen not working (no water),” “observed meat thawing in pan of water in three compartment sinks” and “observed pressure washer stored beside clean dishes (touching) in kitchen.”
- Smoothie King, 1145 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 89
The inspector’s comments include: “observed several containers of powders uncovered at front food service counter,” “observed pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed employees preparing food items without wearing hair nets” and “observed multiple fruit flies around drains and throughout the front food service area.”
Inspections are conducted by the Georgia Department of Public Health as a way to make sure residents are safe. The following businesses, including restaurants, tourist attractions, and swimming pools, in Richmond and Columbia counties were inspected between Jan. 22-26.
