The health inspection world grades a score below 70 as failing, and one restaurant did receive a failing score from April 29-May 3.
The Brunch House of Augusta, 573 Greene St., Augusta received a failing score of 66. Inspector’s comments included: “observed several cooks leave kitchen area, return, and place new gloves on without washing hands” and “observed cook preparing food without proper hair restraint.”
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Other inspector’s comments included: “observed no PIC at time of inspection,” “observed no employee health reporting agreements on site at time of inspection,” “observed strawberry cream cheese stored on counter, uncovered,” “observed several items cold held above temperatures,” “observed box (case) of pancake mix stored on floor,” and “observed employee place new gloves on prior to washing hands after leaving work area.”
The second lowest score was a 79, and it was received by Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, 3112 Washington Road, Augusta. This same restaurant failed last week’s health inspection with a score of 59. Inspector’s comments included: “observed meatballs, cilantro, and samosas stored uncovered—repeat violation,” “observed tomatoes, onions, and shredded lettuce cold holding above 41 degrees F—repeat violation,” and “observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat food in WIC—repeat violation.”
The Juicy Crab, 2834 Washington Road, Augusta had the third lowest score of 80. Inspector’s comments included: “observed employee come inside kitchen from back door, rinse hands without soap in 3-compartment sink used for dish washing and return to fry/grill line to prepare food,” “observed two employees preparing sauce cups of honey mustard and wiping sides of over-filled cups with bare hands,” “observed clams, mussels, shrimp, and tilapia stored uncovered in RIC on grill line,” “observed brown build-up in corners of ice machine—repeat violation,” “observed food stored on floor in dry storage and WIF,” “observed scoops stored in potato starch, sugar, and other seasoning containers—repeat violation,” and “observed wet nesting of stacked dishes.”
Top of the class
These are the businesses in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent inspections between April 29 and May 3 with scores of 100. There were no health violations for these businesses.
- Ridge Crossing Apartments, 402 Ridge Crossing, Martinez (pool)
- Concert West Lake LLC DBA West Lake Country Club Pool, 3556 West Lake Drive, Martinez
- Highgrove, 1801 Prince George Ave., Evans (pool)
- Rivershyre Subdivision, 1189 Oakton Trail, Evans (pool)
- Stratford Subdivision, 1328 Aylesbury Drive, Evans (pool)
- Sumter Landing, 1167 Sumter Landing Circle, Evans (pool)
- Hidden Creek, 8505 Crenshaw Drive, Grovetown (pool)
- The Retreat at Baker Place, 734 Burch Creek, Grovetown (pool)
- Southwind Village, 4722 Southwind Road, Evans (pool)
- Four Oaks, 1715 Stableridge Way, Evans (pool)
- Roux’s Gourmet Catering, LLC DBA The Foundry, 250 Boy Scout Road, Augusta
- Tropical Smoothie Café, 2801 Washington Road, Augusta
- Blue Top Lounge & Supper Club, 1241 Steiner Ave., Augusta
- Orange Moon Delights, 2907 Washington Road, Augusta
- Goshen Elementary School, 4040 Old Waynesboro Road, Augusta
- J. Hebbard Boys & Girls Club, 2241 Wheeless Road, Augusta
- Chick-fil-a, 3066 Washington Road, Augusta
- Haynes Station Pool, 5061 Copse Drive, Augusta
- Rockbrook Condominium, 1 Indian Cove, Augusta (pool)
- Haynes Station Pool—Section 12, 790 Goodale Drive, Grovetown
- The Crossing Apartments, 1923 Barton Chapel Road, Augusta (pool)
- Turtle Creek Condominiums Pool, 2110 Turtle Court, Augusta
- Brynwood Swim Club Pool, 3105 Chelsea Drive, Augusta
- Brywood Swim Club Wading Pool, 3105 Chelsea Drive, Augusta
- Claussen Hotels Inc. DBA Holiday Inn Express Pool, 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
- Claussen Hotels Inc. DBA Holiday Inn Express Spa, 1073 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta
“A” scores
These businesses received an “A” rating (99-90) in their recent inspection between April 29 and May 3.
- Graphic Packaging International Café, 4278 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 99
- Sonics #5816, 3712 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 99
- Days Inn & Suites, 459 Park West Drive, Grovetown: 98
- Heritage Inn, 3039 Washington Road, Augusta: 98
- Groucho’s Deli of Augusta, 758 Broad St., Augusta: 97
- Augusta Rescue Mission, 525 Watkins St., Augusta: 97
- Burger King #10346, 1601 Gordon Highway, Augusta: 97
- Residence Inn- Augusta, 1116 Marks Church Road, Augusta (food service): 96
- The ’56 Pub, 4020 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 96
- Sunset Inn, 3034 Washington Road, Augusta: 96
- Tea’s Coffee House, 3941 Lakeside Pass, Hephzibah: 94
- Wasabi Express, 2838 Washington Road, Augusta: 94
- McBean Elementary School, 1165 Hephzibah-McBean Road, Hephzibah: 93
- Zaxby’s, 2629 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 92
- The Place at Deans Bridge: 3235 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta: 92
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 2121 Noland Connector Road, Augusta: 91
- Springhill Suites by Marriott, 1110 Marks Church Road, Augusta: 91
- Bojangles, 3705 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 91
- Hardee’s, 3309 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta: 91
- Pizza Hut #2022, 2519 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah: 91
- Agape Day Living, 1840 Phinizy Road, Augusta: 91
- Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 3609 Walton Way Extension, Augusta: 90
Scores of 89 or lower
These businesses received a score of 89 or lower in their recent inspections between April 29 and May 3. Inspector’s comments are included.
- Days Inn & Suites, 459 Park West Drive, Grovetown (food service): 88
Inspector’s comments: “observed reach-in units in kitchen and dining area holding food items above 41 degrees Fahrenheit” and “observed most recent health inspection report not posted (8/2/23), instead report from 3/7/23 is posted.”
- Scottish Inn Pool, 1079 Stevens Creek Road, Augusta: 85
Inspector’s comments: “pH>=8.0; adjusted during inspection.”
- Circle K/Blimpie #5378, 602 Scott Nixon Memorial Drive, Augusta: 84
Inspector’s comments: “observed missing employee health reporting agreements,” “observed peppers, onions, and tomatoes past date marks,” “observed the previous inspection not posted,” “observed clean dishes wet stacked,” and “observed the dumpster door left open.”
- China Wok, 2514 Tobacco Road Unit D, Hephzibah: 84
Inspector’s comments: “observed uncovered vegetables and chicken in WIC,” “observed chicken in RIC being held over 41F,” and “observed food stored on floor in WIC.”
- Hong Kong, 3718 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta: 81
Inspector’s comments: “observed employee drink stored on prep table,” “observed improper storage order in WIC,” “observed chicken stored over pork,” “observed food stored on floor in WIC,” and “observed cleaner stored next to food.”
- Super 8 Pool, 3026 Washington Road, Augusta: 81
Inspector’s comments: “repair fence gap; appx. 2 ft gap in chain link,” “move phone (phone falls off hook when gate closes: move so this does not happen; constantly dials 911 when falls off),” and “missing covers on 2 inlets.”
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 29 and May 3.
