See which Richmond County restaurants passed with flying colors, and which chalked up health and safety violations
Joe Hotchkiss|Augusta Chronicle
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.
The following is a list of Augusta restaurants that have been inspected between Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, 2022, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
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Perfect scores
Here are Augusta restaurants thatpassed recent food-service inspections since Sept. 26 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:
- Circle K/Blimpie, 1488 Reynolds St.
- Cozi Cup Coffee, 1526 Johns Road
- Domino's Pizza, 3336 Wrightsboro Road
- Papa John's, 1827 Walton Way
- Peachy Rolls, 2825 Washington Road
- Putt-Putt Family Fun Center, 3763 Martinez Blvd.
- Rita's Mobile Unit, 3763 Martinez Blvd.
- Chicken Salad Chick, 2817 Washington Road
- Tastefully Yours, 2204 Ellis St.
- TBonz Banquet Hall, Washington Hall, 2860 Washington Road
So close
Here are Augusta restaurants who passed recent food-service inspections since Sept. 26 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:
- Checkers, 1720 Walton Way: “Keep dumpster lids closed.”
- TBonz Steakhouse of Augusta, 2856 Washington Road: "Observed buildup on shelves inside walk-in cooler. Clean on a routine basis to avoid buildup.”
- Burger King, 3431 Wrightsboro Road: “Observed the side sliding door of the dumpster left open. Ensure all dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.”
- Happy House, 3008 Deans Bridge Road: “Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow clean dishes to properly air dry before stacking.”
- McDonald's, 1464 Walton Way: “Keep dumpster lids closed.”
- Burger King, 1601 Gordon Hwy.: “Observed buildup in the ice machine. Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.”
Getting warmer
Here are Augusta restaurants thatpassed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections since Sept. 26, followed by their scores:
- Hyatt House Augusta, 1268 Broad St.: 98
- Circle K/Blimpie, 602 Scott Nixon Memorial Dr.: 98
- Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins, 3024 Washington Road: 98
- Domino's Pizza, 3100 Washington Road: 98
- Oliviana's Pizzeria & Grill, 399 Highland Ave.: 97
- A Town Wings, 3205 Deans Bridge Road: 97
- Hooters, 2834 Washington Road: 96
- Sleep Inn, 1050 Claussen Road: 96
- Sista Sista Soul Food No. 2, 1454 Walton Way: 96
- K Wings and Seafood, 2852 Deans Bridge Road: 96
- Mod Pizza, 229 Robert C Daniel Pkwy.: 96
- Holiday Inn Express Augusta North, 1073 Stevens Creek Road: 96
- Waffle House, 2057 Gordon Hwy.: 95
- Tropical Smoothie Café, 262 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy.: 95
- American Legion Post 205, 2102 Highland Ave.: 95
- Waffle House, 1629 Gordon Hwy.: 95
- Dunkin Donuts, 1640 Walton Way: 94
- Hawaiian Style BBQ, 1719 Gordon Hwy.: 94
- Dunkin Donuts, 3668 Wheeler Road: 94
- Captain D's, 1645 Gordon Hwy.: 94
- Papa John's, 3412 Wrightsboro Road: 93
- Stars & Strikes, 3238 Wrightsboro Road: 93
- China City, 3128 Deans Bridge Road: 93
- Staybridge Suites, 2540 Center West Pkwy.: 92
- Domo Japanese Grill, 1522 North Leg Road: 92
- Chuck E. Cheese, 3435 Wrightsboro Road: 92
- Fairfield Inn & Suites, 3023½ Washington Road: 91
- Krystal Restaurants, 1555 Walton Way: 90
- Bojangles Famous Chicken & Biscuits, 1457 Walton Way: 90
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Not quite done
Here are the Augusta restaurants thatposted the lowest recent food-service inspections since Sept. 26, followed by their scores and inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and beloware considered failing:
Vallarte Restaurante Mexicano, 3144 Wrightsboro Road: 89
Inspector’s comments: "Observed build up (black) within the ice machine once swabbed with an alcohol prep pad. Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency."
"Observed several food items within the reach in coolers and the walk-in cooler not labeled. Ensure all food items are properly labeled."
"Observed no hand washing sign above the sink in the main kitchen. Post a hand washing sign."
Captain D’s, 3166 Wrightsboro Road: 89
Inspector’s comments: "Observed food in the walk in freezer (fish) and the walk in cooler (crab shells) uncovered. Ensure all food items are stored covered."
"Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink in the front of the main kitchen. Post hand wash sign."
"Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Ensure clean dishes are allowed to properly air dry."
"Observed the dumpster doors left open. Ensure all dumpster doors remain closed when not in use."
"Observed broken floor tiles and broken ceiling tiles with build up throughout the establishment. Get all tiles fixed and/or replaced. Clean up mold/build up from ceiling tiles. Increase cleaning frequency."
"Observed dead bugs in the chemical room. Clean up dead bugs and assess for pests."
Subway, 3233 Wrightsboro Road: 87
Inspector’s comments: "Observed multiple TCS (time/temperature control for safety) items held above 41 degrees F for cold holding in prep top cooler. Lower thermostat so that TCS food stays below 41 degrees F for cold holding."
"Observed an old inspection sheet posted. Ensure that the most recent health inspection is posted at all times."
"Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow clean dishes to properly air dry."
Wife Saver, 3318 Washington Road: 85
Inspector's comments: "Observed no CFSM (certified food safety manager) certificate. Acquire certification ASAP.
"Observed expired mustard in walk-in cooler. Discard expired items and monitor 'use by/best by' dates."
"Observed improper thawing of meat in back prep area. Use proper thawing methods (ex., thaw under cold, running water)."
"Observed ice scoop store in ice machine at drink dispenser on front counter. Store scoops in their own receptacles."
Baymont Inn & Suites, 629 NW Frontage Road: 80
Inspector's comments: "CFSM/PIC (certified food safety manager/person in charge) must actively manage: temperature control of temperature control for safety (TCS) foods."
"Post CFSM certificate in public view."
"PIC had not signed employee reporting form."
"TCS cold held foods must be held at 41 degrees F and below. Observed two-degree reach in food temperatures 48-49 F. Temperature of milk in display cooler 45 degrees F, butter 46 degrees F.
"Write standard operating procedure for time as food safety control. List items to be discarded at end of service period, or end of four-hour period. Items to be time controlled must start at required cold or hot hold temperatures (reheat hot items to 135 degrees F, cold items must be at 41 degrees F prior to removal from temperature control)."
"Grab-and-go items in cooler by front door must be labeled with ingredient list (by weight), list of possible allergens."
A Town Wings, 720 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown: 70
Inspector's comments: "Observed dust and debris on lower shelving near kitchen grills/fryers. Increase cleaning frequency."
"Observed two wiping cloths soiled on countertops. Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.
"Observed debris around dumpster. Repeat violation. Keep area clean."
"Observed several gnats flying around meat prep sink and two live co*ckroaches in broken coving of kitchen wall. Call pest control and have preventative services done as needed."
