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The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted recent restaurant inspections in Augusta, revealing a mixed compliance landscape. Several establishments, including popular chains and local eateries, passed inspections with no violations, while others received lower scores indicating a need for improvement. Maintaining high food safety standards is crucial for public health. This report highlights the top-performing restaurants and those requiring urgent attention based on their health scores.

Augusta, GA – Recent Restaurant Inspections Highlight Compliance Levels

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted a series of restaurant inspections in Richmond and Columbia counties from May 3 to May 9, revealing varying levels of compliance and health scores across local eateries. A number of establishments were recognized for their adherence to health regulations, while others received lower scores that indicate areas for improvement.

Restaurants Passing Inspections Without Violations

Several restaurants successfully passed their food-service inspections with no health violations reported. These establishments include:

• Domino’s Pizza, 3100 Washington Road, Augusta
• Chick-Fil-A, 3066 Washington Road, Augusta
• Select Specialty Hospital-Augusta, 1537 Walton Way, Augusta
• Starbucks/Kroger, 2801 Washington Road, Augusta
• Firehouse Subs, 1509 Walton Way, Augusta
• The Nutrition Corner, 3435 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
• The Promise Kitchen, 2526 Hwy. 88, Hephzibah
• So So Edible, 2855 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah
• Wild Sugar, 4324 Washington Road, Evans
• Sully’s Steamers, 810 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans
• Maggie Jaynes Mobile, 1963 Appling Harlem Highway, Appling
• Veteran Hotdogs, 3919 Berkshire Way, Grovetown
• Augusta Youth Development Campus, 3481 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta
• Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 4324 Washington Road, Evans

Top Scoring Restaurants

Additionally, several restaurants achieved high health scores during this inspection period, demonstrating exemplary food safety practices. The following establishments received scores of ‘A’:

• Zaxby’s, 4001 Harper Franklin Ave., Augusta – 99
• Hampton Inn, 2171 Gordon Hwy., Augusta – 98
• Starbucks Coffee, 1531 Walton Way, Augusta – 97
• Kingrich African International Market & Café, 2763 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah – 97
• Another Broken Egg Café, 1095 Alexander Dr., Augusta – 96
• Metro Diner, 2820 Washington Road, Augusta – 96
• Jersey Mike’s, 4103 Madeline Dr., Augusta – 95
• Rockin Crab, 2807 Washington Road, Augusta – 93
• Regal Cinema’s, 1144 Agerton Lane, Augusta – 93
• Waffle House, 101 SRP Drive, Evans – 94
• Limelite Café, 1137 Agerton Lane, Augusta – 90

Restaurants with Lowest Inspection Scores

Conversely, some restaurants faced challenges during inspections, with scores of 70 or below indicating urgent attention is required. These establishments include:

• A Town Wings, 3412 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta – 70
• Great Chow Buffet & Grill, 3435 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta – 86
• Wendy’s, 430 South Belair Road, Martinez – 89

Context on Inspection Values

It is important to note that inspection scores may fluctuate over time and the findings from any given day might not necessarily reflect the long-term operational conditions of a restaurant. Follow-up inspections, which may yield different results, are not included in this report. These inspections are integral in ensuring that food safety standards and public health are maintained across the dining establishments in the area.

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Additional Resources

• Augusta Chronicle: Food Storage Problems Hurt Some Health Inspection Scores
• The Augusta Press: Indian Restaurant Fails Health Inspection
• Augusta Chronicle: Latest Local Restaurant Health Inspection Scores
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Food Safety
• Google Search: Augusta Restaurant Inspections