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 June 7 and 13, 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 score
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between June 7 and 13 with scores of 100, without a single health violation.
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22 Crossroads Coffeehouse, 284 Meridian Dr., Grovetown
AU Cancer Center Café, 1411 Laney Walker Blvd.
Augusta Dream Center, 3358 Peach Orchard Rd.
Big D’s BBQ & Concessions, 2755 Davis Mill Rd., Hephzibah
International Café, 503 Shartom Dr.
Sodexo – Einstein Bros. Bagels, 1401 R.A. Dent Blvd.
Tastefully Done, 3128 Washington Rd., Ste. B
Getting warmer
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with “A” scores in recent food-service inspections between June 7 and 13, followed by their scores:
Starbucks Coffee, 1531 Walton Way: 97
Select Specialty Hospital Augusta, 1537 Walton Way: 96
The Bluff Plantation, 963 Bennock Mill Rd.: 96
Pizza Hut #2585, 2215 Tobacco Rd.: 96
Don Pepe Mexican Grill, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 2355: 92
Subway #12858, 1497 Harper St.: 91
Firehouse Subs, 1509 Walton Way: 91
Diablo’s Southwest Grill, 3668 Wheeler Rd., Ste. 4: 90
Health inspections:If 100 is perfect, here’s how this Augusta restaurant scored a 58
Not quite done
Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between June 7 and 13, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:
Lahore Express, 201 Shartom Dr.: 89
Inspector’s comments: “Observed handwashing sink in kitchen near bathroom in need of repair. Have handwashing sink repaired.”
“Observed several items stored without labels. Observed expired heavy whipping cream with 5/25/24 expiration date. Label food in storage appropriately. Discard of expired items and monitor expiration and use by dates closely.”
“Observed most recent inspection not posted. Post most recent inspection.”
Wing House, 11 Ellis St.: 87
Inspector’s comments: “Observed onions, green onions, shrimp, and fish not covered in the coolers. C/A: Store all foods covered.”
“Observed food stored on the floors throughout the kitchen, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer. Store all food items at least 6 inches off of the floor.”
“Observed scoops improperly stored inside rice and sugar. Ensure scoops are stored properly.”
“Observed dishes wet stacked. Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.”
“Observed buildup inside the vent/hood system. Clean vent/hood. Increase cleaning frequency. Person in charge stated service requested for cleaning has been submitted for next week.”
“Observed flies throughout the kitchen. Determine an approved method to deter and get rid of flies.”
Fielding Bros. BBQ, 855 Laney Walker Blvd.: 81
Inspector’s comments: “Observed no certified food safety manager for the establishment. Obtain a CFSM ASAP.”
“Observed no signed employment health agreements. Ensure each employee reads, understands, and signs an agreement.”
“Observed sugar, rice, and baked beans w/out labels. Label all foods stored longer than 24 hours and all foods outside their original containers.”
“Observed an employee wearing a watch and no beard net during active food prep. Ensure no jewelry is worn on arms/wrists and employee wears beard restraint.”
“Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.”
“Observed mice droppings inside the dry storage room. Clean up mice droppings and determine an approved method to get rid of and deter pests.”
A Town Wings, 2622 Peach Orchard Rd.: 71
Inspector’s comments: “Observed employee use his cell phone while wearing gloves and continue on with food prep immediately after. Repeat violation. Wash hands prior to food prep.”
“Observed several food items (shrimp, onions, bell peppers, beef) cold holding above 41 degrees F. Repeat violation. Cold hold at 41 degrees F or lower.”
“Observed Raid bug spray stored amongst cleaning agents. Repeat violation. Raid bug spray is not permitted for use in food establishments.”
“Observed scoop stored in sugar. Store scoops outside of food product itself.”
