These two Augusta seafood restaurants scored lowest in newest round of health inspections

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. 24 and 30, 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. 24 and 30 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:

Chicken Salad Chick, 2817 Washington Rd.

International Cafe, 503 Shartom Dr.

KFC at Walton Way, 1816 Walton Way

Papa John's, 1827 Walton Way

R&R Bar and Grill, 2706 Gordon Hwy.

Salthill Farms Coffee, 5937 Rockford Dr., Grovetown

So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Oct. 24 and 30 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Starbucks/Kroger, 2801 Washington Rd.

Wasabi Express, 2838 Washington Rd.

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Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between Oct. 24 and 30 followed by their scores:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gordon Highway, 312 Timbercreek Ln.: 96

Polipo, 3629 Walton Way Ext., Unit A: 93

Bojangles Famous Chicken & Biscuits, 1457 Walton Way: 92

Supermercado El Rey On Wheels 1, 3830 Washington Rd., Ste. 25: 90

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between Oct. 24 and 30, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

The Juicy Crab, 2834 Washington Rd.: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed handwashing sink blocked and without soap or paper towels. Keep all handwashing stations stocked with soap and paper towels."

"Observed black/brown build up inside ice machine. Clean."

"Observed fish (walk-in cooler located in back of kitchen) stored without any labels. Label all food in storage appropriately."

"Observed scoops stored in potato starch and Old Bay seasoning. Store scoops outside of food product itself."

Captain D's #3798, 1645 Gordon Hwy.: 80

Inspector's comments: "Observed no paper towels at any hand washing sink in the establishment. Restock paper towels at all hand washing sinks too include both restrooms."

"Observed multiple food items in the coolers and freezers stored uncovered. Store all food covered."

"Observed buildup inside of the bulk ice machine. Clean ice machine ASAP. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed no hair restraints used during food prep. Ensure all employees wear/supplied with hair restraints for food prep."

"Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking."

"Observed buildup inside the microwave and at the self-service drink machine. Clean microwave and drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed a great amount of buildup on all equipment throughout the kitchen. Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed standing water in the main kitchen. Clean up standing water and check for leaks."

"Observed mold and water damage on the ceiling tiles throughout the establishment. Clean ceiling tiles and replace ones with water damage. Check for leaks."

"Observed buildup on the floors and walls throughout the establishment. Clean all floors and walls. Increase cleaning frequency to mitigate buildup."

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Mold, water damage, dirty buildup at two Augusta seafood restaurants