The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and while no businesses received a failing score from March 4-8, two did get scores in the 70s.
America’s Best Value Inn, 441 Broad St., Augusta, received a score of 78. Inspector’s comments included: “replace stained linens, linens with cigarette burns” and “water temperatures from faucets in rooms must not exceed 120F; in building where office located, temperature was 180F-184F. Immediately turn down temperature to provide water at 120F or below.”
Other comment’s included: “provide copy of most recent gas inspection report on all gas fire equipment (water, heater, gas, dryers); inspection required annually (within last 12 months). Keep copy available at hotel for inspection,” “ice buckets must be free from residues. Must be washed, rinsed (in two or three compartment sink) and sanitized or single use bag provided (providing bag in rooms),” and “clean floors and chairs (replace if not cleanable or torn).”
The second lowest score was Studio 6 Augusta, 3421 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, and it received a score of 79. Inspector’s comments included: “water temperature from faucets must not exceed 120F,” “provide copy of gas fired equipment on DPH forms for two dryers and five water heaters,” “clean showers, walls in bathroom. Resurface showers not in cleanable condition,” “provide antislip finish or mats/appliques in showers,” “clean inside kitchen cabinets, bureaus. Repair broken drawers, cabinets,” and “clean soiled bed linens, clean bedframes and behind frames. Replace soiled linens/mattress covers/mattresses. Provide mattresses pads or covers on all beds, clean not less than weekly or as room vacated.”
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Waffle House #226, 3042 Washington Road, Augusta, received the third lowest score. It was an 82. Inspector’s comments included: “observed no employee reporting agreements for any of the employee on shift at the time of inspection,” “observed raw chicken and raw pork stored in uncovered in RIC,” “observed brown buildup in corner of ice machine,” “observed expired milk (3/4/2024) and expired bread stored amongst in date food products,” “observed soiled wiping cloths left on countertops,” “observed expired test strips (2/2022) and no sanitizer in buckets,” and “observed several spills and debris throughout food prep area.”
Top of the class
These are the restaurants and tourist attractions in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between March 4 and March 8 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these places.
- A.R. Johnson Magnet School, 1324 Laney Walked Boulevard, Augusta
- Brian Merry Elementary School, 415 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Pizza Hut #4816, 596 Milledgeville Road STE A, Harlem
- Christie’s Coffee Co., 380 W. Milledgeville Road, Harlem
- Kettle Creek Creamery, 1030 West Lake Commons Drive STE. 2, Martinez
- Carla’s Kitchen, 2441 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 3023 ½ Washington Road, Augusta
- Via Cognitive Health, 105 Lutheran Drive, Augusta
“A” scores
These restaurants and tourist attractions received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between March 4 and March 8.
- CookOut, 2910 Washington Road, Augusta: 99
- Meadowbrook Elementary School, 3630 Goldfinch Drive, Augusta: 97
- Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School, 1925 Kratha Drive, Augusta: 96
- Starbucks Coffee, 222 Meridian Drive, Grovetown: 96
- Marco’s Pizza #8100, 5159 Columbia Road STE 101, Grovetown: 95
- Ramada Plaza Hotel, 640 Broad St., Augusta: 93
- Holiday Inn Express (Food Service), 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 91
- Twin Peaks- Augusta, 277 Robert C. Daniel Parkway, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
These restaurants scored an 89 or lower. Comments from inspector have been provided for these restaurants.
- Little Caesar Pizza, 3697 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah: 89
Comments included: “observed cooking spray stored in container without appropriate labeling,” “observed employees not wearing hair nets,” “observed employee with Apple watch on,” “observed another employee wearing bracelet and ring,” “observed expired test strips (2019) at three-comp sink,” “observed dust and debris on floors, walls, and ceilings in main kitchen area,” and “observed dead cockroach at door of WIC.”
- Charley’s Philly Steaks- Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Road STE 2390, Augusta: 88
Comments included: “observed mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and mayo cold holding on prep top cooler at temperatures above 41 degrees. Repeat violation,” and “observed wet nesting of stacked lids.”
- A & D Buffalo, 3450 Wrightsboro Road STE 2336, Augusta: 87
Comments included: “observed excess reddish brown build up inside ice machine,” “observed several containers of shortening and oil stored on floor throughout kitchen,” “observed scoop stored inside cornstarch container with handle inside,” “observed foul odor at back door and container with holding old grease/sludge open,” “observed live cockroach activity inside container/box holding oil stored on floor,” and “observed cockroach trap full.”
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the inspections performed between March 4 and March 8.
