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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 Feb. 23 and 29, 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 scores

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Feb. 23 and 29 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:

Academy of Richmond County, 910 Russell St.

Baker Place Elementary School, 2011 Hero Way, Grovetown

Blue Ridge Elementary School, 550 Blue Ridge Dr., Evans

Build Yo Poke, 2816 Washington Rd., Ste. 101

Butler High School, 2011 Lumpkin Rd.

C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School, 1301 Wrightsboro Rd.

Doctors Hospital Cafeteria, 3651 Wheeler Rd.

Glenn Hills Elementary School, 2838 Glenn Hills Dr.

Gong Cha of Augusta, 3821 Washington Rd., Ste. A

Grovetown High School, 2010 Warrior Way, Grovetown

Jenkins-White Charter School, 800 15th Ave.

Lakeside High School, 533 Blue Ridge Dr., Evans

Lakeside Middle School, 527 Blue Ridge Dr., Evans

Lucy C. Laney High School, 1339 Laney-Walker Blvd.

Nori Japan, 260 Bobby Jones Expy., Martinez

Performance Learning Center, 1740 Walton Way

T. Harry Garrett Elementary, 1100 Eisenhower Dr.

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So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Feb. 23 and 29 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

T.W. Josey High School, 1701 15th St.

Inspector's comments: "Observed wet nesting of stacked pans. Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking."

Deans Bridge Road - Head Start, 3237 Deans Bridge Rd.

Inspector's comments: "Observed mop sitting in mop bucket. Ensure mop hangs to air dry."

Captain D's 3796, 3166 Wrightsboro Rd.

Inspector's comments: "Dishes must be stored to allow air drying. Observed wet dishes."

Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between Feb. 23 and 29, followed by their scores:

Firehouse Subs, 3836 Washington Rd., Ste. 6, Martinez: 97

Glenn Hills Middle School, 2941 Glenn Hills Dr.: 97

Glenn Hills High School, 2840 Glenn Hills Dr.: 96

Sodexo - Subconnection, 2500 Walton Way: 96

Hibachi Express, 1815 Walton Way: 96

Roznick’s Kitchen, 1670 15th St.: 95

La Cocina Del Rey, 419 Lewiston Rd., Ste. 1, Grovetown: 92

Roly Poly Sandwiches, 3626 Walton Way: 91

Buffalo Wild Wings, 120 Robert C. Daniel Pkwy.: 91Silas X. Floyd - Head Start, 921 Florence St.: 90

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between Feb. 23 and 29, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

Hibachi Grill Express, 3861 Washington Rd., Martinez: 83

Inspector's comments: "Observed a pan of chicken cooling by cold line temping at 84 degrees at 2:35 p.m., stated to have been cooked at 11:40 a.m. While cooling place on top of ice bath (pan) or place in refrigeration until ready to be cooked for an order."

"Observed boxes of oranges sitting on ground by back door near dry storage area. Food product must be kept six inches off ground."

"Observed most recent health report (9/12/23- 86) not posted, instead report date (8/25/22- 95) posted. Most recent report must be posted at all times."

"A designated area for employees to utilize or use phone away from product needs to be made. Staff cannot use personal items near food and food products."

"Observed back door propped open with no screen door or protective barrier to shield away insects or animals. Keep back door closed."

A Town Wings, 3205 Deans Bridge Rd., Unit 9A: 76

Inspector's comments: "Observed no one that was certified food manager. Have someone become a certified food manager.”

"Observed no employee health agreements. Have all employees sign health agreements.”

"Observed no procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Adopt vomiting and diarrheal procedures.”

"Observed food in the walk in cooler and prep top cooler uncovered. Ensure all food is covered in the cooler.”

"Observed food not properly labeled. Label common name on container that is not in original package.”

"Observed food being prepped in three compartment sink. Use separate prep sinks for meat and produce.”

"Observed no handwashing sign at the handsink. observed no choking sign. Post a choking and handwashing sign.”

"Observed mops drying on the floor. Ensure mops are hung up to air dry.”

"Observed grease build up on the hood vents. Observed a missing sink. Clean hood vents and install a sink or dishwasher.”

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