The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no businesses received a failing score from April 1-5, two businesses did receive a score in the 70s.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 3609 Walton Way Extension, Augusta received the lowest score of 75. Inspector’s comments included: “observed scoops improperly stored in flour, pasta, and cheese” and “observed liquid eggs, whipped cream, and carrots passed date markings in the walk-in cooler.”
Other comments included: “observed multiple food items not covered in the server alley area,” “observed buildup on the drink machines in the server alley area,” “observed cheese 53F, cheese 48F, and lettuce 43F cold held above 41F,” “observed an employee wearing a wristwatch while actively cooking,” “observed clean dishes wet stacked on the drying rack in kitchen,” and “observed buildup on several pieces of equipment throughout the kitchen.”
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The second lowest score was Circle K/Blimpie #5378, 602 Scott Nixon Memorial Drive, Augusta, and they received a 79. Inspector’s comments included: “observed no employee health reporting agreements,” “observed ham 45F, cheese 47F, and lettuce 42F cold held above 41F,” “observed peppers and onions past date markings stored in the reach-in cooler,” “observed no test strips for the sanitizer being used,” “observed the dumpster doors left open,” and “observed wet mop sitting in mop buckets.”
Marks Church Commons pool, 1700 Bowdoin Drive, Augusta received the third lowest score of 83. Inspector’s comments included: “observed emergency phone not functioning” and “pool risks and ‘risk of drowning, supervise children closely’ signs missing.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between April 1 and April 5 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- Vampire Penguin, 5117 Washington Road Suite 4, Evans
- Augusta National Women’s Amateur Championship, 2604 Washington Road, Augusta
- Augusta Christian School, 313 Baston Road, Martinez
- Chicken Fingers, 4108 Evans to Locks Road, Evans
- Cold Stone Creamery 23804, 280 Meridian Drive Space 103, Grovetown
- The Soda Well, 822 Herrington Drive, Grovetown
- Ansley @ Town Center, 1000 Alder Way, Evans
- Whispering Pines, 780 Georgia Pine Trail, Evans
- Quality Inn, 4073 Belair Road, Augusta
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 4071 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta
- Patriots Ridge, 5431 Victoria Falls, Grovetown
- Holiday Inn Express- Fort Gordon, 4087 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta
- Suz Lounge 2.0, 3253 Deans Bridge Road Suite B, Augusta
- Hephzibah Elementary School, 2542 Highway 88, Hephzibah
- Hephzibah Middle School, 2427 Mims Road, Hephzibah
- Metro Coffee House, 1054 Broad St., Augusta
- Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
- Dave & Busters, 807 Cabela Drive, Augusta
- Comfort Inn & Suites Pool, 2121 Noland Connector, Augusta
- Baymont Inn and Suites, 629 Frontage Road, Augusta
- Hilton Garden Inn Pool, 1065 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Hilton Garden Inn Spa, 1065 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Woodwinds Apartments Pool, 3170 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
- Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites Pool, 3 9th St., Augusta
- The Highlands, 1000 Fairhaven Drive, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between April 1 and April 5.
- Laziza Mediterranean Grill, 901 Broad St., Augusta: 99
- Falcons Burger 2 LLC- Checkers 3006, 1720 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- Wendy’s #2792, 1730 Walton Way, Augusta: 99
- China King, 2803 Wrightsboro Road Suite 23, Augusta: 97
- Hephzibah High School, 4558 Brothersville Road, Hephzibah: 96
- Tropical Smoothie Café, 262 Robert C Daniel Jr. Parkway, Augusta: 96
- Regal Cinema’s Inc., 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 96
- Fairfield Inn and Suites Pool, 3023 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Your Pie, 9592 Bentley Drive, Grovetown: 95
- Clean Eatz, 650 Crane Creek Drive Suite 504, Augusta: 93
- Bills Family Restaurant, 2518 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 91
- Mei Mei’s Dim Sum House, 251 Meridian Drive, Grovetown: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a score of 89 or lower. Inspector’s comments are provided.
- Guru 3026 LLC, DBA Super 8, 3026 Washington Road, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments: “Gas fired equipment inspection (last 2/23),” “repair damaged walls, wall tile. Keep clean and in good condition: tub tile and grout/caulk, repainted tubs (finish is peeling). Re-caulk commodes that are worn, not smooth. Repair leaky faucets. (Note: ceilings, walls should be painted with easily cleanable paints, not flat),” and “replace stained linens, mattresses, mattress covers. Replace burned bedspreads.”
- Knights Inn, 3054 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments: “observed water temps over 131F in multiple rooms,” “observed multiple showers with holes,” and “observed multiple rooms with stained linens.”
- St. John’s Towers, 724 Greene St., Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments: “observed no employee health reporting agreements on site,” “observed mold buildup inside ice machine,” “observed food stored outside of original containers with no label,” and “observed dumpster open and no drain plug.”
- Riverfront Pub and Sports, 531 Broad St., Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments: “observed no CFSM certificate in facility,” “observed no employee health reporting agreements,” and “observed food stored uncovered in RIF.”
- Limelite Café, 1137 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments: “observed turkey stored in the reach-in cooler past the use by date,” “observed Home Defense bug spray stored on storage rack,” “observed drinks and bread being stored on the floor,” “observed the scoop handle sitting in the ice,” and “observed buildup and dust on several pieces of equipment.”
- Pruitthealth- Richmond, 1227 W. Wheeler Parkway, Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments: “observed pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine,” “observed yogurt and pimento cheese past date markings stored in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler,” “observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer,” “observed an employee wearing a bracelet during active food prep,” “observed clean dishes stacked wet,” “observed dumpster doors left open,” “observed buildup on several pieces of equipment,” and “observed mop on the floor.”
- Jersey Mike’s, 4103 Madeline Drive Suite 108, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “observed no vomit cleaning kit or procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events” and “observed tomatoes, onions, and lettuce being held above 41F.”
- Residence Inn pool and spa, 1116 Marks Church Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “door between grill patio and pool did not latch- missing latch plate, installed during inspection.”
- Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites outdoor pool, 2 10th St., Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “added 1 lb. soda ash to correct pH.”
- Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites spa, 3 9th St., Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “adjusted pH w/muriatic acid- was 7.6 after adjustment.”
- Top China Express, 4497 Columbia Road, Martinez: 84
Inspector’s comments: “observed a bucket handwashed with warm water only,” “observed foods in WIC not dated: cooked shrimp, chicken, egg rolls, etc.,” “observed raw shrimp thawing in 3-compartment sink under no water,” and “observed prep top cooler with containers of sauce on top of raw and RTE foods.”
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 1 and April 5.
