One nationwide restaurant chain posted two lowest Augusta health inspection scores
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 July 17 and 31, 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 Augusta restaurants that passed recent food-service inspections between July 17 and 31 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:
211 Bar and Grill, 4630 Mike Padgett Hwy., Ste. B
7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, 2915 Peach Orchard Rd.
Ace Sushi at Piedmont Health Center, 1350 Walton Way
American Legion Post 205, 2102 Highland Ave.
Burger King, 3054 Washington Rd.
California Dreaming, 3241 Washington Rd.
Dismas Charities Inc., 602 Taylor St.
Edgar's Bakehouse, 3179 Washington Rd., Ste B
Groucho's Deli, 758 Broad St.
Lenox on 10th, 211 10th St.
Midtown Tavern, 1855 Central Ave.
Miller Theater, 708 Broad St.
Pilot Wendys, 2975 Gun Club Rd.
Reggie's Grill, 230 Sandbar Ferry Rd., Ste. C
Relic Coffee Co., 1504 Monte Sano Ave.
Sisters Irresistible Sweets, 2855 Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah
Sodexo Kitchen Extension, 1 ADP Dr.
Sodexo Main Kitchen, 1 ADP Dr.
South Richmond Head Start, 3950 Deans Bridge Rd., Hephzibah
Subway, 3233 Wrightsboro Rd.
The Place at Martinez, 409 Pleasant Home Rd.
Villa Europa, 3044 Deans Bridge Rd.
Villa Wagen, P.O. Box 5668
Where the Truck is My Food, 2706 Gordon Hwy.
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So close
Here are Augusta restaurants that passed recent food-service inspections between July 17 and 31 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:
Oh My Wings, 2852 Deans Bridge Rd., Ste. B
Inspector's comments: "Observed buildup of grease on hoods of cookers. Increase cleaning frequency of cleaning hoods."
Bruster's Real Ice Cream, 1115 Agerton Ln.
Inspector's comments: "Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking."
Kinki Sushi, 3328 Washington Rd., Ste. 1P
Inspector's comments: "Observed the scoop left in the seasoning and syrup. Ensure in-use utensils are stored properly."
Getting warmer
Here are Augusta restaurants that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between July 17 and 31 followed by their scores:
Brookdale Augusta, 326 Boy Scout Rd.: 98
Miyako, 2801 Washington Rd.: 97
Timbuktu Cafe, 1944 Walton Way, Ste. D: 97
Soul Food with Cassandra, 1926 Kristi Way, Hephzibah: 96
Diablo's Southwest Grill, 1022 Walton Way, Ste. B: 96
Longhorn Steakhouse of Augusta, 3267 Washington Rd.: 96
Sodexo Coffee Shop, 1 ADP Dr. : 96
Smoothie King, 1145 Agerton Ln.: 95
Windemere Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3618 J. Dewey Gray Cir.: 93
Little Caesars, 1631 Gordon Hwy.: 93
La Michoacana Creamery and Mexican Grill, 2805 Washington Rd., Ste. C: 91
La Casa Latina, 2310 Lumpkin Rd., Unit B: 91
C and L China Restaurant, 2816 Washington Rd., Ste. 107: 91
Chilis, 273 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Pkwy.: 91
Hello Poke, 1141 Agerton Ln.: 90
Not quite done
Here are the Augusta restaurants that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between July 17 and 31, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:
Jersey Mike's, 4103 Madeline Dr., Ste. 108: 88
Inspector's comments: "Observed lettuce, banana peppers and mayo … at temperatures about 41 degrees F. Cold hold at 41 degrees F or below."
"Observed several flies throughout kitchen and prep line. Determine method to limit/eliminate flies."
Waffle House, 246 Davis Rd.: 86
Inspector's comments: "Observed multiple food items held for cold holding with temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ensure all food items held for cold holding can be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Monitor temperatures frequently."
"Observed several pies held past their discard by date(s). Monitor date markings and ensure food is properly discarded."
"Observed buildup inside and around equipment. Ensure all areas inside and around equipment gets cleaned. Increase cleaning frequency."
Waffle House, 1629 Gordon Hwy.: 82
Inspector's comments: "No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks must be supplied with soap."
"Observed expired milk in walk in cooler. All expired foods must be discarded."
"Observed foods in the reach in coolers not being properly covered. Be sure to cover all plastic containers to prevent contamination; try not to keep any items out in the open (put bacon, patties in a container).
"Observed water accumulation inside of walk-in cooler. Increase frequency of cleaning."
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: No soap at sinks: These two Augusta eateries scored lowest inspections
