Health inspections: If 100 is perfect, here's how this Augusta restaurant scored a 58

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 May 31 and June 6, 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 May 31 and June 6 with scores of 100, without a single health violation.

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Arsenal Tap Room and Kitchen, 1419 Monte Sano Ave.

Carla's Kitchen, 2439 Peach Orchard Rd.

Coleman's Lunch Box, 1022 Walton Way, Ste. A

Gentlemen's and Ladies Night Light Club, 2507 Thomas Ln.

Hooters of Augusta, 2834 Washington Rd.

R & R Bar and Grill, 2706 Gordon Hwy.

Ralph's Five Pines, 2301 Gordon Hwy.

Soda Well, 822 Herrington Dr., Grovetown

Suz Lounge, 3523 Deans Bridge Rd., Ste A

Suz Lounge 2.0, 3253 Deans Bridge Rd., Ste. B

TMJH Inc. dba Tbonz Steakhouse of Augusta, 2856 Washington Rd.

Veteran Hotdogs, 3919 Berkshire Way, Grovetown

So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between May 31 and June 6 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Goolsby's, 3122 Wrightsboro Rd.

Inspector's comments: "Observed build up around can opener blade. Wash, rinse and sanitize."

Concert West Lake LLC dba West Lake Country Club Pool House, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez

Inspector's comments: "Check Pepsi cooler, running warm."

"Cleaning needed on: hoods, tables next to grill, fridge."

Concert West Lake LLC dba West Lake Country Club, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez

Inspector's comments:"Cleaning needed on: prep coolers detail 2 door glass cooler hoods."

Pruitt Health Evans, 561 University Dr., Evans

Inspector's comments: "Cleaning needed on: 1. fryer sides 2. grill sides 3. oven front and handles 4. microwave."

That Flippin Egg No. 3, 3321 Mike Padgett Hwy.

Inspector's comments: "Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking."

Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between May 31 and June 6, followed by their scores:

Wingate by Wyndham, 2123 Noland Conn.: 97

Tasty Georgia LLC, 301 N. Belair Road, Evans: 96

Krystal Restaurants LLC, 2537 Peach Orchard Rd.: 96

Bonefish Grill, 2911 Washington Rd.: 96

Concert West Lake LLC dba West Lake Country Club Grille, 3556 West Lake Dr., Martinez: 95

Oaks Senior Living, 353 N. Belair Rd., Evans: 95

Sconyers Bar-B-Que, 2250 Sconyers Way: 92

Baldinos, 2760 Tobacco Rd., Ste. E, Hephzibah: 92

Sheehan's Irish Pub, 2571 Central Ave.: 91

Pei Wei Express - Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Spc. 2378: 91

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Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between May 31 and June 6, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

Mack's Country Store, 3378 Ga. Hwy 88, Blythe: 88

Inspector's comments: “Observed handwashing sink with no hand soap. Refill hands oap. Corrected on site.”

“Observed no use of sanitizer when washing dishes. Wash dishes then rinse and sanitize for last step before letting air dry.”

“Observed residential bug spray in kitchen. Must have commercial certified pest operator treat for bugs.”

The Barn @ Champions Retreat, 37 Champions Pkwy., Evans: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed food contact surfaces in need of cleaning. Discussed items with person in charge."

"Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Discussed immediate corrective actions with person in charge. Service technician will need to come out for unit not holding proper temperature."

El Presidente, 2 Eighth St.: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. Clean ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed cans of Raid stored on wall shelf. Only use approved pest control measures."

"Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Store all food at least 6 inches off of the floor."

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

Cajun Operating Company dba Church's Chicken 414, 2701 Peach Orchard Rd.: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed personal drinks on same table as food staging area. Keep personal drinks in designated areas."

"Observed food build up on many of the hot holding food equipment. Clean equipment."

"Observed standing water and food debris on kitchen floor. Clean floor."

"Observed mop resting in bucket. Hang mop up to air dry."

"Observed cockroach on wall of dining area. Have commercial pest operator treat."

Waffle House 697, 3408 Mike Padgett Hwy.: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed personal drink on rack with food items. Keep personal drinks in designated area."

"Observed no sanitizer in sanitizer buckets. Ensure sanitizer buckets have sanitizer."

"Observed Windex stored on same shelf as food items. Keep cleaning supplies in designated areas."

"Observed food buildup throughout the kitchen’s main floor. Clean floor."

Teng Shan Yuan Yoshi Express, 2115 Windsor Spring Rd.: 86

Inspector's comments: “Observed handwashing sink blocked. Do not block handwashing sink.”

“Observed chicken being stored over and other meats and produce in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. Implement proper storage order in WIC and RIC.”

“Observed bowls being used as scoops and left in food container. Store bowls outside container.”

4 Seasons Jerk Center, 2372 Barton Chapel Rd.: 86

Inspector's comments: "Observed no employee reporting agreements. All employees must have and sign employee reporting agreements."

"Observed no supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. All hand washing sinks must be supplied with soap and towels."

"Observed establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Facility must obtain procedure for vomit clean up or kit."

"Observed food being stored on the floor. (onions) All foods must be a minimum of 6 inches off ground to avoid contamination."

"Observed mops being stored on floor. All mops must be hung out to air dry."

Fujiyama Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 3043 Washington Rd.: 86

Inspector's comments: "Observed men's restroom with no soap for hand washing. Keep all hand washing sink stocked with soap and paper towels.

"Observed ice machine with excess build up in corner. Clean ice machine regularly."

"Observed pickled ginger stored on floor in dry storage. Observed employees wearing watches during food prep. Store food at least 6 inches or higher off ground. Refrain from jewelry wearing while conducting food prep."

"Observed scoop stored in black pepper container. Repeat violation. Store scoops outside of food itself."

Chop House, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste A-203: 85

Inspector's comments: "Observed turkey (43 F), Salad (52 F), and chicken (42 F) held for cold holding at temperatures above 41 F. Ensure all food items held for cold holding are held at 41 F or below."

"Observed two employees wearing bracelets and/or watches during active food prep. Only a single plain band ring may be worn during active food prep."

"Observed scoops improperly stored inside flour and breadcrumbs. Ensure all scoops are stored properly w/out handle in food."

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

"Observed mop sitting in mop bucket. Hang mop to air dry."

La Casa Latina, 2310 Lumpkin Rd., Unit B: 82

Inspector's comments: "Observed rice said to be hot holding in crock pot that was off. Rice hot holding at 124 degree F. Hot hold food at no lower than 135 degrees."

"Observed several containers of food (shrimp, beef, pork) being held in reach-in cooler without any labeling. Label all food in storage appropriately with prep and use by date."

"Observed meat improperly thawing in sink. Observed meat improperly thawing in sink labeled "vegetables only". Repeat violation. Utilize proper thawing methods. Do not store meat in sinks used for easy for vegetables."

"Observed scoop stored in flour container. Store scoops outside of food product."

"Observed employees using gloves improperly. Changing gloves does not substitute the need for hand washing when changing tasks."

Barnes & Noble Cafe, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd.: 82

Inspector's comments: "Observed no employee health reporting agreements for staff actively working. Ensure all employees reads, understands and sign agreements."

"Observed no sanitizer reading in buckets & 3-compartment sinks. Adjust sanitizer levels to ensure food contact surfaces can be cleaned properly."

"Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. Clean ice machine ASAP. increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed milk and butter improperly cold held at temperatures above 41 F. Ensure all foods can be cold held at 41 F or below."

"Observed buildup on floors and equipment. Clean all floors and equipment. Increase cleaning frequency."

Quality Inn and Suites, 2562 Center West Pkwy.: 81

Inspector's comments: "Person in charge could not produce employee illness sheets. Employee illness reporting sheets must be discussed and signed by each employee, must be available for inspection."

"Supply hand wash sinks (in kitchen, public restrooms) with single use towels. (in kitchen, napkins available, pic said cloth towels used)."

"Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures. Write procedure for time as time/temperature control for time/temperature for control safety foods; list all foods that are time controlled, then discarded at end of service period (hot foods, waffle mix, milk in carafe)."

"Need thermometers to test food temperatures."

"Need test strips."

Champions Retreat Golf Club, 37 Champions Pkwy., Evans: 80

Inspector's comments: "Observed employee entering the kitchen without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone and not wash hands afterwards. Certified food safety manager needs to educate employees on proper hand washing requirements and ensure that employees are washing their hands when required and/or needed.

"Observed foods stored past disposal date marked. Foods were disposed of. Ensure foods are disposed of by the disposal date."

"Observed prep unit by the grill not holding proper temperature. Ensure that no potentially hazardous foods are stored in unit. Replacement unit has been ordered."

"Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried."

"Employee items sitting out along food lines and food storage areas."

Road Runner Café, 2508 Peach Orchard Rd.: 79

Inspector's comments: “Observed food uncovered on steam well and on top of prep table cooler. Ensure all food is covered.”

“Observed dishes in clean dish area with food debris. Ensure dishes are cleaned.”

“Observed food in prep table cooler and reach-in cooler not being held below 41 F. Time/temperature control for safety storage of cold food should stay 41 F or below.”

“Observed container without date label and other being held past discard date. Have date labels and throw away food that is past discard date.”

“Observed beef stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Food needs to be stored at least six inches off the floor.”

“Observed build up on a/c unit and around the a/c unit. Clean a/c unit and around it and replace carboard.”

Sports Center, 594 Broad St.: 78

Inspector's comments: "Observed beef, pork, tomatoes, and cheese cold held above 41 F. Maintain all cold held foods at 41 F or below.

"Observed Hot Shot insect killer stored w/ chemicals under sink. Only use commercial grade chemicals applied by a licensed pest control operator."

"Observed flour stored on floor. Store all food items at least 6 inches off of the floor."

"Observed scoops improperly stored in flour and ice. Ensure scoops are properly stored."

"Observed no test strips for sanitizer. Obtain test strips for sanitizer."

"Observed buildup on cooking equipment. Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed gnats throughout the bar/front food service area. Determine an approved method to deter and get rid of pests."

A Town Wings, 3412 Mike Padgett Hwy.: 78

Inspector's comments: “Observed no handwashing sink signs. Get handwashing sink sign and how to properly wash hands.”

“Observed no time recording for chicken that is not being held in cold storage. Record times that chicken is put out.”

“Observed multiple containers missing dates and being held past disposition date. Date food that is prepped and throw away food after discard date has passed.”

“Observed expired orange juice. Throw away food that is expired.”

“Observed mops not hung up. Hang mop up to air dry.”

P. F. Chang's, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste D-215: 75

Inspector's comments: "Observed tofu, wantons, and vegetables stored uncovered on shelving and reach-in-cooler. Store all food items covered."

"Observed black buildup on the drink machines. Clean all drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed shrimp, beef, chicken, and broccoli cold held above 41 F. Ensure all foods that are cold held are kept at 41 F or below."

"Observed celery and green onions stored past date markings. Monitor date marks and ensure food items are properly discarded."

"Observed several employees not wearing hair restraints during active food prep. Ensure employees wear hair restraints during active food prep."

"Observed wiping cloth improperly stored on prep counter. Ensure wiping cloths are properly stored and used."

"Observed most current inspection not posted. Ensure the most current inspection is posted at all times."

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

"Observed standing water throughout the kitchen in areas w/out drains. Clean all standing water & check food leaks."

BJ's Restaurant, 640 Broad St.: 75

Inspector's comments: "Certified food safety manager/person in charge responsible for active control of food temps, dish washing, cleanser storage."

"Observed expired Food Manager Certification (exp. 8/23); need certified food service manager for restaurant."

"No paper towels at hand wash sink. Towels placed in dispenser."

"Sanitize utensils with 50-100 ppm bleach in final rinse. Keep sanitizer on hand/at three compartment sink. Do not use dish machine for washing until properly repaired and tested."

"Maintain cold food at 41 F and below. Repair walk in, reach in coolers to maintain food at proper temperatures. Out of temp foods discarded."

"Store food and utensils separate from cleansers to avoid cross contamination. Storage rearranged."

"Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. (observed residential pesticide in kitchen). (advise using certified pest control operator for pest control). Pesticide removed from kitchen."

First Watch, 630 Crane Creek Dr., Ste. 405: 66

Inspector's comments: "Observed several food items on the line & coolers not covered. Ensure all food items are covered."

"Observed black buildup on the drink machine. Clean the drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed bleu cheese, ham, roasted tomatoes, sausage, and cheese cold held at temperatures above 41 F. Maintain cold held foods at 41 F or below."

"Observed bleu cheese, shallots, turkey, and tomatoes held past use by dates. Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded."

"Observed quat sanitizer levels greater than 500 ppm. Adjust chemical levels to get proper concentration levels."

"Observed coolers not functioning properly to keep foods at proper temperatures. Move foods to functioning coolers. Work order in place for walk-in-cooler by management."

"Observed an employee use a dry paper towel to wipe their face and then wipe prep counter w/ same paper towel. Ensure all employees are aware of how to properly use & store wiping cloths."

"Observed the most current health inspection not posted. Ensure the most current health inspection is posted at all times."

"Observed mop head sitting in sink. Hang mop to air dry."

A Town Wings, 2622 Peach Orchard Rd.: 58

Inspector's comments: "Observed all employees in kitchen not wash hands prior to food prep. Observed employee move garbage can and place gloves on after to proceed with food prep. Properly wash hands in between changing tasks and prior to food prep."

"Observed hand washing sink closest to employees and food contact surfaces without soap. Keep all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels."

"Observed mayo at prep top cooler with dead cockroach inside. Keep food covered and free from contamination. Monitor the appearance of food often and discard if contaminated. Corrected on-site."

"Observed tomatoes, shrimp, onions, bell peppers, and beef cold holding above 41 degrees F. Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower."

"Observed Raid bug spray stored amongst cleaning agents. Raid bug spray is not permitted for food service establishments and is for residential use. Contact pest control if issue is present."

"Observed several non-food grade containers without labels storing sugar and flour. When storing food outside of original packaging, label clearly."

"Observed flies throughout kitchen and dining area. Observed dead fly near drink machine. Determine a method to deter flies from facility."