The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections conducted on Dec. 1–5.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 78 earned by K&J Soulbar and Grill, located at 720 East Robinson Ave., Suite 101-102, in Grovetown.
During the inspection, the inspector noticed expired paperwork on site, and deducted four points from the health score.
“Observed expired CSFM certificate,” the report stated. “Obtain new CSFM certificate within 30 days.
The inspector docked an additional nine points for finding food improperly stored.
“Observed raw chicken stacked over raw pork and seafood in reach in cooler,” the report stated. “Stack all food in order of safe cook temp with chicken on bottom.”
The inspector deducted another nine points for noticing containers of dressings left out.
“Observed [temperature control safety] dressings left out on shelves at 73 degrees F, room temp,” the report stated. “Refrigerate all TCS foods so they are kept below 41 degrees F for cold holding.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 81 given to Roadway Inn, located at 2926 Peach Orchard Road, in Augusta.
The inspector deducted five points for witnessing heated water kept at a dangerous temperature.
“Observed water in room 119 at 127 degrees F,” the report stated. “Adjust hot water heater lower to prevent accidental scalding by customer.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted five more points for finding food items improperly displayed/stored.
“Observed milk and cereal in dispensers for public breakfast,” the report stated. “Foods should be self contained and prepackaged. If not then a food service permit MUST be obtained from the health department.”
The inspector deducted another four points finding rusty equipment in rooms.
“Observed rusty microwaves in rooms 119, and 209,” the report stated. “Replace with new microwaves as soon as practicable.”
An additional four points was deducted for the inspector witnessing dirty linens in several rooms.
“Observed dirty linens and linens with holes burned in them in rooms: 201, 215, 108, and 119,” the report stated. “Linens should be cleaned to removed stains or replaced if unable to properly clean them or have holes in them.”
For missing anti-slip grips in bathroom tubs of multiple rooms, the establishment lost another point.
“Observed no anti-slips grips in the tubs of rooms 210, 209, 215, 108, and 119,” the report stated. “Place no slip grips in tubs in all guest rooms.”
Following the inn’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 83 given to Jamaica Way and Jamaica Way Mobile, located at 2832 Washington Road, in Augusta.
For seeing mold in kitchen equipment, the inspector deducted four points from the health score.
“Observed mold like substance inside ice maker,” the report stated. “Clean ice maker.”
During the inspection, the inspector deducted nine more points for noticing food improperly stored.
“Observed [temperature control safety] food in [walk–in-cooler] not at 41F or below,” the report stated. “Cold storage of [temperature control safety] food is required to be at 41F or below.”
The inspector deducted a final four points from the establishment’s health score for a lack of labeling on prepped food items.
“Observed no prep and discard dates on any items that were prep by the establishment,” the report stated. “[Temperature control safety] food that is been prepped and not in original package will need a prep and discard date.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between Dec. 1–5 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Belair Elementary, 3925 Harper Franklin Ave., Augusta
- Roux’s Gourmet Catering LLC, The Foundry, 250 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Mason’s Shaken Lemonade, 2430 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Circle K/Blimpie, 3603 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Chevy’s Nite Club Augusta, 3328 Washington Road, Suite 1, E, F & G, Augusta
- Diamond Lakes Elementary, 4153 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah
- International Cafe, 502 Shartom Drive, Augusta
- Fairfield Inn-Town Place Suites, 893 Husk Box Way, Grovetown
- The Soda Well, 822 Herrington Drive, Grovetown
- Dunkin’, 260 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez
- Nori Japan, 260 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez
- SSR Augusta – Zaxby’s, 5002 Steiner Way, Grovetown
- FIve Guy’s, 9602 Bentley Drive, Grovetown
- Krystal Restaurant, 256 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez
- Salsa’s Bar & Grill, 204 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez
- Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, 4348 Washington Road, Evans
- Chicken Salad Chick, 4990 Steiner Way, Grovetown
- Family Comes First DBA Pizza Central USA, 526 North Belair Road, Suite 103, Evans
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between Dec. 1–5.
- Concert West Lake LLC, West Lake Country Club, 3556 West Lake Drive, Martinez: 99
- Checkers, 3554 Windsor Spring Road, Augusta: 98
- Sonic Drive-In, 122 North Belair Road, Evans: 98
- Checkers, 228 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez: 98
- Brandon Wilde/Health Services Kitchen, 4275 Owens Road, Evans: 98
- Concert West Lake LLC, West Lake Country Club Grille, 3556 West Lake Drive, Martinez: 99
- Concert West Lake LLC, West Lake Country Club Pool House, 3556 West Lake Drive, Martinez: 98
- Ruth’s Family Restaurant, 3843 Washington Road, Martinez: 98
- Your Pie, 9592 Bentley Drive, Grovetown: 97
- Golden Corral, 231 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez: 97
- Pho Viet, 3031 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Monterrey’s Restaurant, 4352 Washington Road, Evans: 96
- Little Caesar’s, 810 Horizon South Parkway, Grovetown: 96
- Wasabi Xpress Augusta, 2838 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Regal Cinema’s Inc., 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 95
- Koi Japanese Hibachi & Sushi, 3847 Washington Road, Martinez: 95
- Brandon Wilde (Main Kitchen), 4275 Owens Road, Evans: 93
- Zen Ramen & bar, 2907 Washington Road, Building 300, Augusta: 92
- Roux’s Gourmet Catering, 1244 Jones Street, Augusta: 92
- Toki Japanese Steakhouse, 362 Fury’s Ferry Road, Suite 4, Martinez: 92
- Dairy Queen, 3149 Washington Road, Augusta: 91
- Days Inn & Suites, 459 Park West Drive, Grovetown: 91
- Bonefish Grill, 2911 Washington Road, Augusta: 91
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 3609 Walton Way Extension, Augusta: 90
- Red Shark, 2574 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between Dec. 1–5.
