The Georgia Department of Health’s Environmental Health Division conducts regular restaurant inspections to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.
Below is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that were inspected between August 9 and August 15, along with their ratings and, in some cases, the health violations that led to a reduction in those ratings.
Disclaimer: On any given day, a facility may have fewer or more violations than the last inspection. An inspection conducted on a given day may not be representative of general, long-term conditions at the facility. Some more recent follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Perfect score
Here are the food service establishments in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed the most recent food inspections between August 9 and 15 with a score of 100 without committing a single health code violation:
A. Dorothy Hains Elementary School, 1820 Windsor Spring Rd.
American Legion Post 178, 3219 Richmond Hill Rd.
Barton Chapel Road Elementary School, 2329 Barton Chapel Rd.
Columbia Middle School, 2016 William Few Pkwy., Grovetown
East Central Regional Hospital – Augusta Campus, 3405 Mike Padgett Hwy.
Grovetown High School, 2010 Warrior Way, Grovetown
Lewiston Elementary School, 5426 Hereford Farm Rd., Evans
Maggie Jayne’s Snoballs & Italian Ice, 1963 Appling Harlem Rd., Appling
McBean Senior Center, 1155 Hephzibah-McBean Rd., Hephzibah
North Columbia Elementary School, 2874 Ray Owens Rd., Appling
Quantum Restaurants, dba Little Caesars, 2801 Washington Rd., Ste. 110
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta, 1903 Division St.
It’s getting warmer
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that received an “A” grade in the most recent food service inspections conducted between August 9 and 15, followed by their ratings:
Rack And Grill II, 3801 Mike Padgett Hwy.: 97
Burger King 5334, 3201 Peach Orchard Rd.: 96
Windemere Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3618 J. Dewey Gray Cir.: 96
Rockin’ Crab, 2807 Washington Rd.: 96
Papa John’s, 3449 Peach Orchard Rd.: 92
Not quite finished yet
Here are the restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that received the worst results in food inspections between August 9 and 15, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:
Neuro Restorative Georgia-Harison Heights, 3648 Walton Way Ext: 89
Inspector’s comments:
- “No Certified Food Protection Manager certificate found. Obtain/issue certificate.”
- “It was observed that the measuring spoon was improperly stored in a sugar container in the dry storage room. To avoid contamination, store the handle away from food or store the measuring spoon away from food.”
- “Noticed that the top lids of the dumpsters were left open. Make sure all dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.”
- “Dead bugs discovered under the sink. Mosquitoes discovered in dry storage area. Determine an approved method to deter and get rid of pests. Remove dead bugs.”
Korean Food Express, 2857 Tobacco Rd., Unit 6, Hephzibah: 87
Inspector’s comments:
- “It has been observed that time/temperature control or food safety in the PTC is not maintained at 41°F or below. Ensure TCS foods are maintained at 41°F or below in cold storage.”
- “Items requiring a preparation and disposal date have been observed in the PTC. A preparation and disposal date must be marked on the containers of prepared foods.”
Best Western Plus, 1062 Claussen Rd.: 87
Inspector’s comments:
- “Expired food manager certification detected.”
- “Milk observed at 53°F. Cold stored TCS foods must be stored at 41°F or below (or use time as safety control with written procedure on listed foods).”
Taqueria El Patron, 3107 Washington Rd.: 82
Inspector’s comments:
- “I have seen red salsa and mole stored uncovered in the refrigerator to the right of the kitchen entrance. Properly cover all stored foods with foil.”
- “Brown deposits observed in ice maker. Repeated violation. Clean regularly to prevent deposits.”
- “Liquid butter observed in unlabeled bottle on grill. Label foods stored outside of original packaging.”
- “Keep phone between clean plates. Keep personal items away from surfaces that come into contact with food.”
- “Employee was wearing a watch while preparing food. Do not wear jewelry on hands/wrists other than a Plan Band ring.”
- “The last observed inspection was not published. Publish the last inspection publicly.”
- “Wet stacking of dishes observed. Allow dishes to air dry thoroughly before stacking.”
- “Mosquitoes and flies observed in dining area and kitchen. Repeated violation. Determine a method to keep flies out of the establishment. Be sure to wipe down sticky areas that may attract pests.”
Jerk City Truck, 2147 Eastside Ct.: 81
Inspector’s comments:
- “No Certified Good Protection Manager certificate found. Obtain certification within 60 days of this inspection.”
- “Discovered a rusted cheese tin sitting on a dry storage shelf past its expiration date. Monitor expiration dates and ensure food is disposed of properly.”
- “No thermometers for measuring food temperatures or discovered in the refrigerators and freezers. Obtain thermometers for measuring food temperatures.”
- “In dry storage, rice was observed not to be stored at least 15 cm above the ground. Store all food at least 15 cm above the ground.”
- “Under the hand/prep sink was found to be not smooth and easy to clean. Build a smooth and easy to clean surface under the sink or replace the materials.”
- “No test strips found to correctly check disinfectant concentration. Obtain the correct test strips for the disinfectant.”
- “I have noticed buildup in the refrigerator and freezer. Clean. Clean more often to limit buildup.”
- “No hot water detected at preparation/hand basin. The responsible person has indicated that batteries are required for water heating. Ensure that hot and cold water is available at all times.”
- “No air gap found under hand/prep sink. Install air gap under sink within 60 days of this inspection.”
- “Live cockroaches have been observed in refrigerators, freezers and appliances. Contact a licensed pest control professional immediately to get rid of the cockroaches.”
