Restaurant Inspection Results Reveal Food Safety Scores in Augusta

Restaurant Inspection Results in Augusta: A Look at Food Safety Scores

Hey, Augusta food lovers! If you’re curious about the latest health inspections at our local eateries, we’ve got the scoop just for you! From Nov. 7 to Nov. 14, the Georgia Department of Public Health conducted its regular restaurant inspections in Richmond and Columbia counties. This is essential work that helps ensure everyone stays safe while enjoying delicious meals. So, let’s dive in and see how our favorite spots fared!

Top Performers: Perfect Scores!

First off, let’s celebrate the places that nailed it! These restaurants scored a fantastic 100 in their inspections, meaning they had no health violations at all. Here’s the list of heroes:

• Sawasdee Authentic Thai & Sushi, located at 3836 Washington Road, Martinez
• Great Wall, at 500 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez
• Island Time Fusion Juice Bar & Grill, 2308 Lumpkin Road
• Bourda Green International Market, 2308 Lumpkin Road
• Cozi Cup Coffee, 1526 Johns Road
• Comfort Inn & Suites, 2121 Noland Connector
• The Place at Deans Bridge, 3235 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta
• McDuffie Woods Nutrition, 3431 Old McDuffie Road
• Zaxby’s, 4001 Harper Franklin Ave.
• Sweet Illusions, 2526 Highway 88, Hephzibah
• Fish Bowl Lounge, 2248 Lumpkin Road
• The Silver Palm Catering Company, 500 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez
• Whipped Creamery, 514 Oxbow Drive, Grovetown

Give a round of applause to these spots for being champions of food safety!

Good Scores, But Room for Improvement

Next up, let’s talk about the restaurants that did well but didn’t quite make it to that perfect score. Here’s a run-down of the places that scored an “A” ranging from 90 to 99:

• Wingstop, 3836 Washington Road, Martinez – 99
• Papa John’s Pizza, 112 North Belair Road, Evans – 98
• Doc’s Porchside, 3035 Washington Road – 97
• Firehouse Subs, 3836 Washington Road, Martinez – 96
• Finch & Fifth, 379 Highland Ave. – 96
• Tropical Smoothie Café, 5003 Steiner Way, Grovetown – 96
• Quality Inn & Suites, 2176 Gordon Highway – 94
• Hampton Inn, 2171 Gordon Highway – 93
• Wife Saver, 5123 Wrightsboro Road Grovetown – 93
• Dennis BBQ & Catering, 639 San Sebastian Dr., Hephzibah – 93
• Taj of India, 502-7 Fury’s Ferry Road, Martinez – 91
• 2 Boys Pizza and Grill, 3851 Evans to Locks Road, Martinez – 91
• Fujiyama Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 3043 Washington Road – 90
• Krystal, 3170 Deans Bridge Road – 90

Not too shabby, right? These establishments just need to tighten things up a bit to reach that perfect 100!

Low Scores: Time for Improvement

70 and below, raising some red flags:

• Pei Wei Express – Augusta Mall, 3450 Wrightsboro Road – 89
• Waffle House, 3408 Mike Padgett Highway – 88
• Mack’s Country Store, 3378 GA Highway 88, Blythe – 87
• Barnes & Noble Café, 3450 Wrightsboro Road – 85
• Pho Viet, 3031 Washington Road – 85
• Red Shark, 2574 Tobacco Road, Hephzibah – 84
• Auntie Anne’s Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Road – 82

These spots might want to take a closer look at their practices because we want to enjoy our meals without any worries!

Wrapping It Up

There you have it, folks! The latest restaurant inspection results from Augusta. Remember, food safety is super important, so keep these scores in mind the next time you’re deciding where to grab a bite. Happy dining, and here’s to more 100s in our community!