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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 14 and 20, 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 14 and 20 with scores of 100, without a single health violation.

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Asian #1, 701 Devika Dr., Ste. 7, Grovetown

Baby Jo's, 7469 Winfield Rd., Appling

Bistro, 1350 Walton Way

Cadwalladers, 106 A Davis Rd., Martinez

Canale's Deli, 3801 Washington Rd., Ste, C

Carla's Kitchen, 2439 Peach Orchard Rd.

Coldstone Creamery, 626 Mullins Colony Dr., Evans

Columbia County Detention Center, 2273 County Camp Rd., Appling

Dirty Boots, 917 Broad St.

Events 2020, 4011 Enterprise Ct., Martinez

Modjeska, 813 Broad St.

Sawasdee Authentic Thai & Sushi, 3836 Washington Rd., Ste. 7, Martinez

Starbucks @ Kroger, 435 Lewiston Rd., Grovetown

Teaspoon Augusta, 623 Mullins Colony Dr., Evans

The Nutrition Corner, 3435 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 1002

Tropical Smoothie Café, 615 Mullins Colony, Ste. 617, Evans

Veggie In Smoothie Bar & Bistro, 2516 Peach Orchard Rd.

Waffle House #1359, 4291 Washington Rd., Evans

Wicked Good Bites, 4442 Pierwood Way, Evans

Wings & Burger Factory, 2801 Washington Rd., Ste. 104

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So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between June 14 and 20 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Chicken Fingers Mobile Truck, 4108 Evans to Locks Rd., Evans

Inspector's comments: "Mobile unit needs good thorough cleaning on all surfaces."

Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between June 14 and 20, followed by their scores:

Rhinehart’s Oyster Bar, 303 N. Belair Rd., Evans: 98

McAlister's Deli, 611 Mullins Colony Dr., Evans: 98

Ruth's Family Restaurant, 3843 Washington Rd., Martinez: 98

Smoke Show Southern Style BBQ - Mobile #1 6001 Washington Rd., Appling: 98

China 1, 5159 Columbia Rd., Grovetown: 97

Teriyaki Express, 437 Lewiston Rd., Ste. 1, Grovetown: 97

Roux’s Gourmet Catering, 1244 Jones St.: 96

El Paso Tacos & Tequila, 1167 Broad St.: 96

First Watch, 630 Crane Creek Dr., Ste. 405: 96

Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1999 Scott Rd.: 96

Cliffisms Sports & Spirits, 2416 Windsor Spring Rd., Ste. 2: 96

Golden Corral #0933, 231 Bobby Jones Expy., Martinez: 96

Miyako of Grovetown, 5148 Bluegrass Tr., Grovetown: 96

Koi Japanese Hibachi & Sushi, 3847 Washington Rd., Martinez: 95

Cici's, 4025 Wheeler Rd., Martinez: 95

French Market Grille, 425 Highland Ave.: 94

Azteca Maya, 508 Oxbow Dr., Grovetown: 94

Sunrise Grill, 3830 Washington Rd., Martinez: 94

Supermercado El Rey - El Rey On Wheels 1 & 2 Base of Operation, 3830 Washington Rd., Ste. 25: 93

Supermercado El Rey, 3830 Washington Rd., Ste 25, Martinez: 92

Olde Time Burgers, 701 Devika Dr., Ste. 9, Grovetown: 91

Diablo's Southwest Grill, 612 Mullins Colony Dr., Evans: 91

Nutritious Alternatives, 1795 Martin Luther King Blvd.: 90

DQ Grill and Chill, 5143 Bluegrass Trl., Grovetown: 90

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between June 14 and 20, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors' comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

Popeyes #13866, 422 Lewiston Rd., Grovetown: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed several food contact surfaces soiled/unclean. 1. dry food storage containers, flour, etc. 2. inside reach-in coolers- shelves 3. pass through at line 4. fryers inside along edges there is build-up 5. soda nozzles 6. batter area."

"Observed container of slaw, two containers of rice and several buckets of sauce not dated or labeled in walk-in cooler. Foods must be labeled and dated if kept over 24 hours."

"All hand sinks and three-compartment sink must be resealed to the wall."

"Cleaning required on every surface in the kitchen: fryer sides, all reach in fridges on the doors, shelves and gaskets, thawing cabinet, all sinks to include hand sinks and prep sinks. paper towel holders, ovens and oven doors , warmers on the outside and on the inside shelves, gaskets and doors."

"Clean walls and floors."

"Clean mop sink and hang up all wet mop heads."

"Replace blinking light bulb in ceiling light."

SS Concessions dba Janwiches, 1403 Columbia Nitrogen Dr.: 86

Inspector's comments: "Observed handwashing sink blocked by bucket with mop head inside. Ensure handwashing sink is used for handwashing only and that they remain accessible."

"Observed several items in prep-top cooler above 41 degrees F. Ensure all cold held TCS foods do not exceed 41 degrees F."

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

Taqueria El Patron, 3435 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 1130: 84

Inspector's comments: "Observed potentially hazardous food items inside prep coolers held above 41 F -Ice was placed on food items and inside prep coolers to cool down to 41 F."

"Observed large containers (metal) of proteins without date labels. Potentially hazardous food items held over 24 hours must have date labels."

"Observed expired buttermilk. Discarded."

Sabor Latino Restaurant, 1719 Gordon Hwy.: 82

Inspector's comments: "Observed beef stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. Cover all food in storage."

"Observed container labeled chuleta with a '6/13/24' discard by date in reach-in cooler. Monitor discard by dates closely and discard accordingly."

"Observed pork improperly thawing in container. Utilize proper thawing methods."

"Observed employee cell phones as well as toothbrush and toothpaste stored amongst clean dishware. Keep personal belongings in separate area away from food contact surfaces to prevent contamination."

"Observed scoops stored inside sugar and other seasonings. Store scoops outside of food product itself."

"Observed wet nesting of stacked pans. Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking."

"Observed excessive fly presence throughout kitchen. Determine a better strategy to keep flies out of kitchen and off food contact surfaces."

Toaste the Event Bar, 1135 Broad St.: 55

Inspector's comments: "Observed no certified food safety manager on site. Obtain ServSafe or alternate food protection certification as soon as possible."

"Observed employee 'wash' hands with no soap. Retrain employees on proper handwashing."

"Observed no soap or paper towels at handwashing sink, Ensure handwashing facilities are always stocked."

"Observed dishes stored in handwashing sink. Ensure handwashing sink is used for handwashing only."

"Observed several items (raw poultry, raw beef, ready-to-eat foods) stored out of order inside freezer and ice bath. Ensure proper storage order is followed to prevent contamination."

"Observed build-up inside microwave. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed restricted use pesticide (Raid) stored with chemicals. Ensure you are only using approved, commercial grade pesticides."

"Observed items stored outside original packaging with no label. Label all items when storing outside of original container."

"Observed packs of chicken sitting in sink to thaw with n proper method being used. Ensure use of proper methods when thawing foods."

"Observed scoops stored inside items with handle touching. Store scoops in a way that handle does not touch product."

"Observed build-up on floor and wall behind grill. Clean immediately and increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed live roaches all throughout kitchen. Obtain commercial pest control. Continue until issue is resolved."