The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant did receive a failing score from April 22-26. No Columbia County businesses were inspected this week.
Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, 3112 Washington Road, Augusta has a failing score of 59. Inspector’s comments included: “observed employee plate rice for immediate service with no gloves” and “observed employee’s bare hands come in contact with ready to eat food.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed employee leave kitchen area, touch several objects (tablet, cell phone) and return to kitchen to begin cutting vegetables with thoroughly washing hands,” “observed cheese, onions, and sauce stored uncovered in WIC and RIC—repeat violation,” “observed ice machine with brown build-up,” “observed shredded cheese left sitting out uncovered at 72 degrees F,” “observed onions at 68 degrees F,” “observed Raid bug spray in kitchen above 3-compartment sink,” “observed several food items and products stored outside original packaging in dry storage area,” “observed chicken thawing improperly in prep sink,” “observed several employees wearing watches, bracelets, rings, and handling phones during food prep,” “observed wiping cloths scattered and soiled across countertops,” “observed scoops stored in sauces in WIC,” “observed wet nesting of stacked dishes—repeat violation,” “observed excess debris and clutter on floors in dry storage, WIC,” “observed several areas in need of wiping down,” and “observed missing ceiling tile above men’s restrooms.”
The second lowest score was a 76, and it was received by Waffle House #797, 3160 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta. Inspector’s comments: “observed expired milk in walk-in cooler 7/3/2023,” “observed beef and bacon in reach-in cooler uncovered,” “observed ham, beef, tomatoes, butter in reach-in cooler at temperatures above 41 degrees F for cold holding,” “observed mops being stored improperly,” and “observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.”
The third lowest score was from the Partridge Inn Pool, 21l0 Walton Way, Augusta with a score of 79. Inspector’s comments included: “free chlorine less than required 2.0ppm (tested salt level ~ 1700ppm),” “pH > 8.0, should be 7.2-7.8—adjust pH,” “reach pole not 12” in length, affix/attach shepherds hook to non-extendible 12-foot reach pole,” “flowmeter appeared to be missing float; replace flowmeter,” and “test reagents expired, replace test reagents.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond County that passed recent inspections between April 22 and April 26 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Cross Creek High School, 3855 Old Waynesboro Road, Augusta
- Doc’s Porchside, 3035 Washington Road, Augusta
- Jersey Mikes Subs, 2823 Washington Road, Augusta
- Ono Ice LLC, 1638 Pendleton Road, Augusta
- Island Time Fusion Juice Bar & Grill, 2308 Lumpkin Road, Augusta
- Island Stylin Concessions, 144 Golden Ave., Augusta
- El Pasos Tacos & Tequila, 1167 Broad St., Augusta
- Arby’s #496, 2733 Washington Road, Augusta
- McDuffie Woods Nutrition, 3431 Old McDuffie Road, Augusta
- Country Inn & Suites Pool, 103 Sherwood Drive, Augusta
- Hillcreek Subdivision, 3001 Hillcreek Drive, Augusta (pool)
- Scottish Inn pool, 1079 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- University Village Apartments, 6000 Jaguar Way, Augusta (pool)
- Sheraton Augusta Hotel- Spa, 1069 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- The Augustan, 1150 Greene St., Augusta (pool)
- Ballantyne Commons of Augusta, 3150 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta (pool)
- Homewood Suites Pool, 312 Timbercreek Lane, Augusta
- Argento at Riverwatch, 420 Top Golf Way, Augusta (pool)
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspections between April 22 and April 26.
- Subway #5960, 2834 Washington Road, Augusta: 99
- Parliament House of Augusta, 1250 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 99
- Executive Inn and Suites, 1238 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 99
- Oh My Wings, 2852 Deans Bridge Road Suite B, Augusta: 98
- E-Z-Go Café, 1451 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta: 98
- Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers, 1102 Broad St., Augusta: 98
- Bojangles, 2715 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 97
- Crisp and Co LLC, 2711 Oakland Ave., Augusta: 96
- Diamond Lakes Elementary School, 4153 Windsor Spring Road, Hephzibah: 96
- Sims Landing Pool, 336 Stablebridge Drive, Augusat; 96
- 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 105 Charlestowne Way, Augusta: 95
- Woodspring Suites Augusta Fort Gordon, 2115 Noland Connector Road, Augusta: 95
- Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Augusta Washington Road, 3028 Washington Road B, Augusta: 95
- Sheraton Augusta Hotel- Indoor Pool, 1069 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 95
- Immaculate Conception School, 811 Telfair St., Augusta: 94
- Waffle House #1971, 103 Talbot Drive, Hephzibah: 93
- Bodega Ultima, 353 Highland Ave., Augusta: 93 (This restaurant received a failing score of 66 in last week’s health inspection.)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Gordon Highway (Food Service), 312 Timbercreek Lane, Augusta: 92
- Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant, 920 Baker Ave., Augusta: 91
- Firehouse Subs, 2930 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 91
- New S&S Caeterias, LLC, 1616 Walton Way, Augusta: 91
Scores of 89 or lower
The following businesses received a rating of 89 or lower in their recent inspections between April 22 and April 26. Inspector’s comments are included.
- Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, 3024 Washington Road, Augusta: 89
Inspector’s comments included: “observed open, expired milk with expiration date of 4/21/2024 in front service area RIC,” observed storage container of cinnamon outside its original packaging without a common name label,” “observed several employees wearing jewelry (bracelets, watches) during food prep,” “observed several soiled wiping cloths scattered across countertops in front food service area,” “observed scoop with handle touching ice at ice machine in back prep area,” and “observed spoon with handle touching cinnamon in front service area.”
- Budget Inn Express, 1616 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 88
Inspector’s comments included: “ice machine should be dispensing type, not bin type,” “ceiling damage, shower curtains soiled (101, 204), tubs soiled (101) and stained (124),” “vent for bathroom in 124 and 224 did not work,” “replace missing slip resistant strips in tubs,” “clean walls in rooms,” “repair damaged trim at floor in 206 (eliminate pest harborage),” “clean A/C covers, A/C filters, and stained chairs,” and “repair/replace damaged fixtures (chairs, rusty microwaves).”
- Budget Inn and Suites Downtown, 954 5th St., Augusta: 87
Inspector’s comments included: “observed live and dead insects in rooms 106 & 107,” “observed stained tubs & showers in rooms 123 & 107,” “observed residue on the walls and ceiling in several rooms (123, 106, 107)—please clean walls. Repeat violation,” and “observed rusty fridge in room 123.”
- Georgia School for Innovation & the Classics, 5073 Storey Mill Road, Hephzibah: 86
Inspector’s comments included: “observed expired ServSafe posted—certification expired 3/5/2024,” “observed chicken quesadillas, cheese sauce, and chicken strips not being hot held at appropriate temperatures,” and “observed scoop stored in storage container.”
- Sheraton Augusta Hotel- Outdoor Pool, 1069 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments included: “free chlorine >= 1.0, below required 2.0ppm,” “pH=7.0, should be between 7.2-7.8,” and “chlorinator requires repair (not providing 2.0 ppm chlorine).”
- Wifesaver- North Leg, 1510 N. Leg Road, Augusta: 84 (This restaurant received a failing score of 62 in last week’s health inspections and a failing score of 66 in the previous week’s health inspections.)
Inspector’s comments included: “observed potentially hazardous (potato salad) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit,” “observed scoops being stored in flour and sugar containers,” “observed wet nesting of stacked pans in dish washing area,” “observed water from cooler dripping on raw chicken box,” “observed build-up on cords near fryer,” and “observed excess grease behind fryer area.”
- Vic’s Grill, 3755 Wheeler Road, Augusta: 83
Inspector’s comments included: “observed no CFSM for facility,” “observed pastry cheese and garlic bread stored past 7-day date mark,” “observed employee preparing food without beard restraint,” and “observed employee items stored on food prep and storage surfaces.”
- Dairy Queen, 3102 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 82
Inspector’s comments included: “observed no employee health agreements signed for majority of the staff working,” “observed uncovered food in PTC and prep area,” “observed time method used for chicken strips—not recording time for food that was set out,” and “observed wet nesting of clean dishes.”
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 22 and April 26.
