Keep employees' food, customers' food, separate, Augusta health inspector cautions
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 restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4, 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.
Perfect scores
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:
Armando's Grill & Pizzeria, 5114 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. D, Grovetown
Big Mama's Soulfood, 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Augusta
Cadwalladers, 106-A Davis Rd., Martinez
Courtyard by Marriott, 1045 Stevens Creek Rd., Martinez
Haven of Harlem, 285 Fairview Dr., Harlem
Lake Crossing Health Center, 6698 Washington Rd., Appling
Studio Neighborhood Bar, 473 Broad St., Augusta
Summerville Scoops, 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 27, Augusta
Taqueria Mi Rinconcito, 5114 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. A, Grovetown
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So close
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:
Frog Hollow Commissary, 1208 Ellis St., Augusta
Inspector's comments: "Observed bowls laying on top of chicken seasoning and black beans inside of containers. Ensure all in-use utensils are properly stored."
"Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking."
Select Specialty Hospital Augusta, 1537 Walton Way
Inspector's comments: "Observed black build up inside ice machine -clean on a routine basis to avoid build up."
Getting warmer
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4 followed by their scores:
China King, 2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 23: 98
The Acorn Restaurant @ Red Oak Manor, 410 N. Louisville St., Harlem: 97
Koi Japanese Hibachi & Sushi, 3847 Washington Rd., Martinez: 97
Cucina 503, 502 Furys Ferry Rd., Martinez: 96
2803 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 31: 96
Toki Japanese Steakhouse, 362 Furys Ferry Rd., Ste. 4, Martinez: 95
Chop House, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. A-203: 91
Waffle House, 708 E Robinson Ave., Grovetown: 90
Sheraton Augusta, 1069 Stevens Creek Rd.: 90
Not quite done
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:
Comfort Suites, 2911 Riverwest Dr.: 87
Inspector's comments: "Observed employee food with restaurant on prep top food. Segregate employee food and drinks from customer food and drinks."
"Observed cleaners stored on sinks in kitchen. All cleaners and toxic supplies must be stored in designated area."
"Observed scoop stored inside container of rice. Store scoops outside of food itself."
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta soul food restaurant scores perfectly in latest inspection
