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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. 16 and 22, 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. 16 and 22 with scores of 100, without a single health violation:

Augusta Convention Center, 2 10th St.

Bowlero Augusta, 3067 Washington Rd.

Chick-fil-A Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 2370

Crisp and Co., 2711 Oakland Ave.

Diablo's Southwest Grill, 3102 Washington Rd.

I Heart Mac & Cheese, 826 Cabela Dr.

K&J Soulbar and Grill, 720 E. Robinson Ave., Ste. 101-102, Grovetown

Mally's Market, 2860 Washington Rd.

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So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between Feb. 16 and 22 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Taco Bell 23707, 2850 Washington Rd.

Inspector's comments: "Observed scoops in cheese with handle touching cheese. Store scoops outside of food product itself or with handles not touching food product itself."

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

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Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between Feb. 16 and 22, followed by their scores:

Augustino's, 2 10th St.: 96

Cue And Brew Pub, 2854 Washington Rd.: 96

Sbarro 915, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. D215: 95

Mirin Asian Fusion, 630 Crane Creek Dr., Ste. 402: 94

Augusta Gardens, 3725 Wheeler Rd.: 93

Subway 57586 Doctors Hospital, 3651 Wheeler Rd.: 90

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between Feb. 16 and 22, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, 3668 Wheeler Rd.: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed no employee health reporting agreements. Obtain employee health reporting agreements and have them available for inspections."

"Observed an employee wearing a watch while actively preparing food. Ensure no jewelry is worn on wrists or arms during active food prep."

"Observed buildup beginning to form at the drink machine. Clean drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency."

"Observed leaks in the ceiling and missing ceiling tiles. Fix leaks and replace missing ceiling tiles."

Holiday Inn Express, 444 Broad St.: 84

Inspector's comments: "Certified Food Safety Manager must control temperatures of time/temperature control for safety food."

"Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 F. Cold time/temperature control for safety foods must be held at 41 F or below."

"Post Certified Food Safety Manager, most recent inspection."

Auntie Anne's Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 2328: 75

Inspector's comments: "Observed no ServSafe (food and alcohol safety training) certification. Obtain ServSafe certification ASAP."

"Observed no employee health reporting agreements for employees. Obtain employee health reporting agreements. They can be found at dph.ga.gov."

"Observed pepperoni, cheese and hot dogs stored with no labels. Label all food in storage."

"Observed employees not change gloves between different tasks. Change gloves appropriately when changing tasks. Wash hands as well."

"Observed old inspection (2/8/23) posted. Post most recent inspection in public view."

"Observed scoops stored in cinnamon sugar and energy powders. Store scoops outside of food product itself."

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

"Observed expired test strips for sanitizer. Obtain new test strips."

"Observed buildup in ice machine. Clean."

"Observed live cockroach activity. Call pest control operator about pest issue."

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta restaurant health inspections report near-failing scores