The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, however, no restaurants, pools or hotels received a failing score from inspections on June 23–27.
Worst score in this week’s health inspections
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 67 earned by a Subway, located at 724 Laney Walker Extension, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noted no food safety certification manager and a general lack of food safety knowledge, which resulted in a four-point deduction.
“Observed no food safety certification manager in addition to multiple priority violations, including food safety knowledge,” the report stated.
The inspector also reported witnessing improper food storage, resulting in another four-point reduction.
“Observed jalapeños stored in handwashing sink,” the report stated. “Have handwashing sink accessible at all times and store food in the food designated area.”
The inspector also deducted four points from the health score for noticing no safety procedures regarding events of sickness.
“Observed no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events,” the report stated. “Obtain written procedures and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus for vomiting and diarrheal events.”
The inspector also deducted four points for seeing strange debris in the kitchen.
“Observed brown-like debris on the food racks of stored foods in the [walk-in-cooler],” the report stated.
The food establishment lost another nine points for discovering further improper food storage.
“Observed [time control sensitive] foods (sliced tomatoes-51 degrees Fahrenheit, lettuce-61 degrees Fahrenheit, and sliced onions-48 degrees Fahrenheit) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit,” the report stated.
Three more points were deducted as a result of frozen meat being stored on the floor.
“Observed frozen meat stored on floor in [walk-in-freezer],” the report stated. “Observed boxes of chips and drinks stored on floor in panty. All food should be stored above 6 inches off the floor.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between June 23–27 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Sunrise Grill, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 16, Augusta
- Vivo Latin Lounge, 3110 Washington Road, Suite B, Augusta
- Ice Cream Island, 2053 Broad Street, Augusta
- JJ Wings & Seafood, 3355 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- IKonz Sports Bar & Grill, 1515 North Leg Road, Augusta
- Olde Towne Inn, 349 Telfair St., Augusta
- Fox’s Lair and Old Town Inn, 349 Telfair St., Augusta
- Domo Japanese Grill, 1522 North Leg Road, Augusta
- Best Western Plus, 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta
- Allie Katz, 3112 Washington Road, Suites C & D, Augusta
- Traditions at Augusta: 3722 Walton Way Extension, Augusta
- Chick-Fil-A Children’s Hospital of Georgia, 1446 Harper Street, Augusta
- Laziza Catering, 1030 Reynolds St., Augusta
- Carla’s Kitchen, 2441 and 2439 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
- Miller Theater, 708 Broad St., Augusta
- Teaspoon Augusta LLC, 623 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans
- McAlister’s Deli, 611 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans
- Burger King, 540 North Belair Road, Evans
- Cadwalladers, 106 A Davis Road, Martinez
- Whipped Creamery and Base of Operation, 514 Oxbox Drive, Grovetown
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between June 23–27.
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 615 Mullins Colony, Suite 617, Evans: 99
- Waffle House, 491 Lewiston Road, Grovetown: 99
- Hyatt Place Augusta, 160 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway, Augusta: 98
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, 710 Province Way, Evans: 97
- Subway, 729 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown: 97
- Panda Express, 515 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans: 97
- Groucho’s Deli of Augusta, 758 Broad Street, Augusta: 96
- Arby’s, 4030 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown: 96
- KFC, 4040 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown: 96
- Taco Bell, 935 Husk Box Way, Grovetown: 96
- Family Comes First DBA Pizza Central USA, 526 North Belair Road, Suite 103, Evans: 96
- Teriyaki Express, 437 Lewiston Road, Suite 1, Grovetown: 96
- Diablo’s Southwest Grill, 612 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans: 96
- Scottish Inns, 1079 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- Ruth’s Family Restaurant, 3843 Washington Road, Martinez: 95
- Wingstop, 427 Lewiston Road, Suite 130, Grovetown: 95
- Capri Lounge, 1238 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 95
- International Cafe, 503 Sharton Drive, Augusta: 94
- Firehouse Subs, 535 Mullins Colony Drive, Suite 100, Evans: 94
- The Hideout, 3014 Washington Road, Augusta: 94
- Rouxs Gourmet Catering, 1244 Jones Street, Augusta: 93
- Tanks Sports Bar & Grill, 215 10th Street, Augusta: 93
- Sonic Drive-In, 122 North Belair Road, Evans: 92
- Barberitos, 1151 Agerton Lane, Augusta: 91
- The Southern Salad, 1008 Broad Street, Augusta: 91
- Coldstone Creamery, 626 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans: 91
- Bootleggers Augusta, 816 Cotton Lane, Augusta: 90
- AppleBee’s, 4015 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown: 90
- Panera Bread, 5144 Bluegrass Trail, Grovetown: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between June 23–27.
