This is a Raid: Insect repellent behind Augusta restaurant's bar drops inspection score
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 Oct. 3 and 9, 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 Oct. 3 and 9 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:
Arby's, 4030 Gateway Blvd., Grovetown
Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home, 1101 15th St.
Harlem Java House, 211 N. Louisville St., Harlem
Hunan Café, 403 Furys Ferry Rd., Ste. 110, Martinez
PruittHealth Augusta Hills, 2122 Cumming Rd.
The Hale Foundation, 406 Walker St.
Tip Top Taps, 936 Broad St., Ste. 101
West Lake Country Club, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez
West Lake Country Club Grille, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez
Wicked Good Bites, 4442 Pierwood Way, Evans
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So close
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Oct. 3 and 9 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:
Panera Bread, 5144 Bluegrass Tr., Grovetown
Inspector's comments: "Observed food accumulated around the lid of each of the syrup dispensers. Showed person in charge. Ensure there is no food accumulation, wipe clean."
Getting warmer
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between Oct. 3 and 9, followed by their scores:
Grandaddy's Kitchen, 6008 Clarks Hill Rd., Appling: 96
Taj of India, 502-7 Furys Ferry Rd., Martinez: 96
Bar West Martini Lounge, 3631 Walton Way Ext.: 96
Circle K/Blimpie 5378, 602 Scott Nixon Memorial Dr.: 92
West Lake Country Club Pool House, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez: 91
Wife Saver, 3318 Washington Rd., Martinez: 91
Lokos Tacos, 2825 Washington Rd Unit H-1: 91
Izumi Japanese Buffet, 4368 Washington Rd., Evans: 90
Not quite done
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between Oct. 3 and 9, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:
Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, 3112 Washington Rd: 86
Inspector's comments: "Observed sauce in walk-in cooler stored without label or covering. Repeat violation. Cover all food in storage."
"Observed Raid bug spray stored behind bar area. Observed handheld vacuum stored on food in dry storage. Store cleaning equipment away from all food. Use pest control to eliminate pests, Raid is not for food service establishments, it is residential use only."
"Observed several food products stored outside original packaging without labels in dry storage area. Observed sugar in bin with no label. Label all food that is stored outside its original packaging."
"Observed wet nesting of stacked pans and bowls. Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking."
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Which Augusta restaurant's inspection found insect spray behind bar?
