Keeping Our Plates Clean: Recent Restaurant Inspections Reveal Top Scorers and Areas for Improvement in Richmond and Columbia Counties

Keeping Our Plates Clean: Recent Restaurant Inspections in Richmond and Columbia Counties

Hey there, food lovers! If you’re like many of us, dining out is one of life’s little pleasures. Whether it’s grabbing a quick burger or enjoying a meal at your favorite cafe, you want to know that the place you’re eating at is safe and clean. Well, good news! The Georgia Department of Public Health has conducted its regular restaurant inspections, and we’ve got the latest scoop on how local eateries in Richmond and Columbia counties are faring.

Shining Stars: Restaurants Scoring 100

Here are the heroes of our dining scene—those establishments that scored a perfect 100 in their inspections, meaning they had absolutely no health violations to report. These places deserve a big shout-out:

• Back to Nature Bistro, 1813 Kissingbower Rd.
• Bayvale Elementary School, 3309 Milledgeville Rd.
• Belair Middle School, 150 Potential Way
• Big Toko Barbeque, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Grovetown
• Dunkin Donuts, 1640 Walton Way, Ste. A
• Gong Cha of Augusta, 3821 Washington Rd., Ste. A
• Henry Brigham Senior Center, 2463-A Golden Camp Rd.
• House of Quarshie, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
• Meke’s Ono Grindz, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
• Wicked Good Bites, 4442 Pierwood Way, Evans

These establishments have certainly set the bar high for cleanliness and safety!

Solid Performers: ‘A’ Scores

Although not all restaurants managed the lofty 100, several still performed admirably, earning an ‘A’ score. Here’s a list of cafes, diners, and eateries that you can trust:

• Oliviana’s Pizzeria & Grill, 399 Highland Ave. – Score: 99
• Zaxby’s, 1702 Walton Way – Score: 99
• Meadowbrook Elementary School, 3630 Goldfinch Dr. – Score: 99
• Lillian Mageo-Organizer, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans – Score: 96

With scores in the high 90s, these restaurants are keeping their kitchens in tip-top shape!

Here’s Where to Exercise Caution

Of course, we also want to keep our community informed about the places that might need a bit more vigilance when it comes to hygiene and service. Here’s a rundown of some establishments that scored below 90:

• McDonald’s, 3357 Deans Bridge Rd. – Score: 89
• KFC at Windsor Spring, 2029 Windsor Spring Rd. – Score: 88
• Osaka Hibachi Sushi & Steakhouse, 2626 Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah – Score: 88
• Asian Wok, 3697 Windsor Spring Rd., Bldg. B104, Hephzibah – Score: 85

While they didn’t earn an A, they still have plenty of potential to improve! Remember, on any given day, an eatery may have fewer or more violations than previously inspected, so it’s always worth keeping a watchful eye.

Final Thoughts

As we venture out to enjoy our favorite meals, it’s reassuring to know that state inspections are there to help keep our restaurant environment safe. By choosing establishments that scored well on their inspections, we can feel comfortable while enjoying all the delicious food our local area has to offer.

So, next time you’re planning a meal out, take a peek at these scores—your taste buds (and your stomach) will thank you!