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 9–13.
Worst scores in this week’s health inspection
This week’s lowest health inspection score was a 79 earned by Twin Peaks, located at 277 Robert C Daniel Parkway, in Augusta.
During the inspection, the inspector noted observing improper food storage, which resulted in a nine-point deduction
“Observed shredded cheese, pepperoni, chicken wings, slaw, and more chicken cold holding above 41 degrees F on prep top cooler, reach in cooler and walk in cooler respectively,” the report stated.
The inspector also noted witnessing expired food, resulting in a four-point reduction.
“Observed whole milk stored past use by date (6/3/25, 5/27/25, 5/19/25). Observed tortilla chips stored past use by date 6/10/25,” the report stated.
The inspector also deducted another three points from the health score for noticing bugs spread throughout the restaurant.
“Observed flies throughout the establishment. Repeat violation,” the report stated.
Lastly, the inspector also deducted three points for seeing employees wearing jewelry while food prepping.
“Observed one food handler wearing Apple watch during prep,” the report stated. “Observed another food handler wearing several bracelets during food prep.”
The second lowest score of the week was an 80 given to Cafe on Eighth, located at 226 Eighth St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing foods being improperly stored.
“Observed several time temperature controlled food (cheese, butter, veggie gravy) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit,” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted another four points for finding food past the expiration date being utilized.
“Observed yogurt and pasta salad stored in RIC past expiration date (May 15th- yogurt, May 30th- pasta salad),” the report stated. “Corrected on site: Discarded food. Repeat violation.”
For noticing once again food being improperly stored, the establishment lost another three points.
“Observed raw shrimp thawing in room temperature water,” the report stated. “Use appropriate thawing methods (running water at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigeration, or microwave when cooking immediately).”
The establishment also lost another point for utilizing incorrect sanitization equipment.
“Observed incorrect test strips for sanitizer. Repeat violation,” the report stated.
The establishment’s score was reduced by another four pints for not properly labeling some food.
“Observed pasta salad stored in [reach-in-cooler] without any labeling,” the report stated.
Finally, the inspector also found insects within the cafe, and deducted another point from the establishment’s health score.
“Observed food debris and dead gnats inside freezer portion of fridge,” the report stated.
Following the cafe’s inspection, the third lowest score of the week was an 80 given to a Holiday Inn Express, located at 444 Broad St., in Augusta.
The inspector deducted nine points for noticing unsafe food storage practices.
“Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (dairy in carafe, cream cheese, yogurt in display cooler),” the report stated.
During the inspection, the inspector deducted four more points for noticing food stored in loose containers.
“Store food in tightly covered container (grits, sugar),” the report stated.
Due to a lack of a certified food manager, the establishment’s health inspection score lost another four points.
“No Certified Food Manager for establishment,” the report stated.
The establishment another point for not properly drying utensils.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried,” the report stated.
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent health inspections between June 9–13 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Tifudi, 1944 Walton Way, Suite D, Augusta
- Chevy’s Nite Club Augusta, 3328 Washington Road, Suite 1, Augusta
- Cue and Brew Pub, 2854 Washington Road, Augusta
- Little Caesars Pizza, 2801 Washington Road, Suite 110, Augusta
- Big D’s BBQ & Concessions, 2755 Davis Mill Road, Hephzibah
- Red Lobster, 440 Walton Way, Augusta
- Peach Orchard Family Apartments, 3630 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- Nori Japan, 260 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez
- Sawasdee Authentic Thai & Sushi, 3836 Washington Road, Suite 7, Martinez
- Wingstop, 3836 Washington Road, Suite 8, Martinez
- Wife Saver, 1100 Furys Ferry Road, Evans
“A” scores
The following businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) on their recent inspections between June 9–13.
- Tasty Town Inc., 5225 Wrightsboro Road, Suite 4, Grovetown: 99
- Vampire Penguin Grovetown, 419 Lewiston Road, Grovetown: 98
- Firehouse Subs, 3836 Washington Road, Suite 6, Martinez: 97
- Hello Poke, 4982 Steiner Way, Grovetown: 97
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 262 Robert C Daniel Jr Parkway, Augusta: 96
- Hyatt House Augusta, 1268 Broad Street, Augusta: 96
- Nacho Mama’s, 976 Broad Street, Augusta: 96
- Buona Caffee Artistan Roasted Coffee, One 11th Street, Augusta: 95
- Little Caesars, 810 Horizon South Parkway, Grovetown: 95
- Tipsy Bar & Grill, 239 Meridian Drive, Grovetown: 95
- Lily Coffee, Tea & Bread, 1378 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta: 95
- Executive Inn and Suites, 1238 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 94
- Waffle House, 4077 Belair Road, Augusta: 93
- Kitchen Kings x Natta’s Sweet Treats, 1370 Gordon Highway, Unit B, Augusta: 91
- Jim N Nick’s Community BBQ, 275 Robert C Daniel Jr Parkway, Augusta: 90
- Koi Japanese Hibachi & Sushi, 3847 Washington Road, Martinez: 90
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make residents and visitors safe. These were the health inspections performed between June 9–13.
