The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant received a failing score from May 20-23.
Hooters of Augusta, 2834 Washington Road, Augusta, received a failing score of 60. Inspector’s comments included: “observed both cooks on main line not wash hands at several points throughout inspection” and “observed both cooks simply place on gloves in replace of washing hands.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed large containers of pickles left uncovered at front line near meat breading area,” “observed Texas BBQ seasoning uncovered in dry storage,” “observed tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese on prep top cooler cold holding above 41 degrees F,” “observed honey mustard stored in RIC with use by date of 5/16/24,” “observed label for sliced steak with ‘use by 5/15’ on front grill line,” “observed mops soiled and improperly stored on kitchen floor,” “observed last inspection posted out of view of the public,” “observed standing water in back prep area near RIC and main line,” “observed debris and clutter throughout kitchen and storage areas,” “observed flies and gnats throughout kitchen.”
The second lowest score was an 86, and it was received by Little Caesars Pizza, 3697 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah. Inspector’s comments included: “observed mops improperly stored,” “observed cooking spray stored in container without appropriate labeling—repeat violation,” “observed dust and debris on ceiling tiles,” “observed restroom dirty and trash over floor,” “observed dead cockroach in restroom near handwashing sink,” and “observed fly presence throughout kitchen—repeat violation.”
The third score was received by IHop, 3125 Peach Orchard, Augusta. They received an 87. Inspector’s comments included: “observed TCS food in WIC not being held below 41F” and “observed items in RIC and RIF were uncovered.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between May 20 and May 23 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Belair Real Estate DBA Hampton Belair (Food Service), 4081 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta
- Hardee’s, 4305 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
- Main Street Treats LLC, 170 N. Louisville Road, Harlem
- Maggie Jayne’s Snoballs and Italian Ice, 1963 Appling Harlem Road, Appling
- The Reserve at Whiskey Creek (Pool), 10 Whiskey Road, Grovetown
- Glennwood Pool, 4558 Glennwood Drive, Evans
- The Station at Brighton, 1000 Station Drive, Grovetown
- Bourda Green International Market, 2308 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- The Patio 1, 2417 Milledgeville Road, Augusta
- Taco Bell #23705, 3104 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
- The Skinny Taco, 4013 Pullman Circle, Augusta
- Touchdown Wings, 3328 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
- Kingston Club Pool, 3624 Nassau Drive, Augusta
- The Glen at Alexander (Pool), 1040 Alexander Drive, Augusta
- Country Club Hills Condos (Pool), 501 Milledge Road, Augusta
- Charles Evans Splash Pad, 1866 Highland Ave., Augusta
- Rocky Creek Apartments Pool, 950 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Brookfield Park Pool, 2740 Mayo Road, Augusta
- Highpoint Crossing Apartments (Pool), 524 Richmond Hill Road W, Augusta
- Watervale Pool, 100 Watervale Road, Martinez
- Watervale Baby Pool, 100 Watervale Road, Martinez
- Marks Church Commons Pool, 1700 Bowdoin Drive, Augusta
- Marks Church Commons Spa, 1700 Bowdoin Drive, Augusta
- Peach Orchard Family Apartments (Pool), 3630 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between May 20-23.
- Subway #5358, 3024 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 99
- Whiteoak Campground (Pool), 7285 Whiteoak Road, Appling: 96
- Youth Challenge Academy (Food Service), 245 Club Drive, Augusta: 96
- Ice Cream Island, 2053 Broad St., Augusta: 95
- Waffle House #1026, 4077 Belair Road, Augusta: 94
- Belair Real Estate DBA Hampton Belair (Tourist Accommodation), 4081 Jimmie Dyess Parkway, Augusta: 94
- East Central Regional Hospital- Augusta Campus (Food Service), 3405 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 91
- McDonald’s #27526, 3444 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 91
Inspections by the Georgia Public Health Department are used to make sure residents and visitors are safe. These were the health inspections performed between May 20 and May 23.
