The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on Feb. 3–7.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was an 80 earned by Red Shark, located at 2574 Tobacco Road, in Hephzibah.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing bacteria on kitchen equipment, and food particles scattered around the food preparation areas, which resulted in a total five point deduction.
“Observed mold-like substance in the ice maker,” the report stated. “Observed food debris build up on walls, floors, equipment and racks in [reach-in-cooler].”
The inspector also noted witnessing food being improperly stored within the kitchen.
“Observed uncovered food in [reach-in-cooler] and [walk-in-cooler],” the report stated. “Observed employee drinks and food in prep areas of the kitchen. Keep all employee drinks and food in designated areas.”
Following the Red Shark inspection, the second lowest score of the week was an 85 given to Bodega Ultima, located at 353 Highland Ave., in Augusta.
Throughout the inspection, the inspector also reported observing food being improperly stored in the kitchen, which resulted in a nine point reduction.
“Observed cheese, sliced tomatoes and cut Roma tomatoes above 41 degrees [Farenheit] for cold holding in prep top coolers,” the report stated.
The inspector also noticed ice build-up in the freezer and deducted one point from the facility’s score.
“Observed ice build up in the walk-in freezer,” the report stated.
The third lowest score of the week was a score of 86 given to the Windemere Health and Rehabilitation Center, located at 3618 J. Dewey Gray Circle, in Augusta.
From the inspection, the inspector deducted three points for witnessing pests in the facility.
“Observed dead and alive roaches in the ware washing room,” the report stated.
The inspector also docked four points for noticing bacteria build up in kitchen equipment.
“Observed pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine,” the report stated. “Clean and/or have ice machine serviced. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.”
The inspector also noted seeing severe bacteria on food, and food being incorrectly stored.
“Observed mold-like growth on a container of salsa in the walk-in-cooler,” the report stated. “Observed several containers of food without labels outside the original container.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Feb. 3–7 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- The Place at Martinez, 409 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta
- Sand Hills Community Center, 2540 Wheeler Road, Augusta
- California Dreaming, 3241 Washington Road, Augusta
- Lakeside Middle School, 527 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans
- Lakeside High School, 533 Blue Ridge Drive, Evans
- Grovetown Middle School, 5463 Harlem Grovetown Road, Grovetown
- Cedar Ridge Elementary School, 1000 Trudeau Trail, Grovetown
- Blue Ridge Elementary School, 550 Blue Ridge Parkway, Augusta
- Evans High School, 455 Cox Road, Evans
- Grovetown Elementary School, 300 Ford Ave., Grovetown
- North Columbia Elementary, 2874 Ray Owens Road, Appling
- Lewiston Elementary School, 5426 Hereford Farm Road, Evans
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Feb. 3–7.
- Rodeway Inn, 3027 Washington Road, Unit B, Augusta: 99
- Hawaiian Style BBQ, 2801 Washington Road, Suite 105, Augusta: 99
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3117 Washington Road, Augusta: 98
- Neuro Restorative Georgia-Harison Heights, 3648 Walton Way Extension, Augusta: 97
- IHOP, 4361 Washington Road, Evans: 97
- Zaxby’s, 2849 Washington Road, Augusta: 95
- Shane’s Rib Shack, 4446 Washington Road, Suite 1, Evans: 95
- Hardee’s, 3309 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 95
- Waffle House, 2794 Riverwatch, Augusta: 94
- Waffle House, 103 Talbot Drive, Hephzibah: 93
- Hello Poke, 1141 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 92
- Red Lobster, 2847 Washington Road, Augusta: 92
- Sonic Drive In, 2505 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah: 91
- Cafe Dulce, 3118 Washington 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 Feb. 3–7.
