Richmond and Columbia Counties Achieve High Marks in Latest Restaurant Inspections

Richmond and Columbia Counties Shine With Recent Restaurant Inspections

Hey there, food lovers of Richmond and Columbia counties! If you’re out and about and thinking about grabbing a bite to eat, you’re in luck. The Georgia Department of Public Health has conducted their regular inspections of local restaurants, and we’ve got the scoop on which establishments are keeping the food safe and delicious.

Restaurants with a Perfect Score!

Let’s start with some good news, shall we? You’ll be thrilled to hear that several local spots have scored a perfect 100 in their inspections, meaning they didn’t have a single health violation! These establishments are not only whipping up tasty dishes but are also committed to providing you with the best dining experience. Here’s the list of these top-notch places:

• Circle K/Blimpie, 3744 Wheeler Rd.
• Chevy’s Nite Club Augusta, 3328 Washington Rd.
• Dave & Buster’s, 807 Cabela Dr.
• Dippin’ Dots, 3328 Washington Rd.
• Tropical Smoothie Café, 2801 Washington Rd.
• Rhineharts – Sub Club, 3051 Washington Rd.
• Firehouse Subs, 1509 Walton Way.
• Café Dulce, 3118 Washington Rd.
• Goolsby’s, 3122 Wrightsboro Rd.
• Relic Coffee Company, 1504 Monte Sano Ave.
• I Heart Mac & Cheese, 826 Cabela Dr.
• Bowlero Augusta, 3067 Washington Rd.
• Marco’s Pizza, 2416 Windsor Spring Rd.
• Steed’s Corn Maze, 4634 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown.
• PG’s Grill Base, 6440 Cobbham Rd., Appling.
• Mama’s No. 1 Cooking LLC, 758 Old Indian Camp Rd., Grovetown.
• POPS Kettle Corn & Lemonade, 7025 Evans Town Center Park, Evans.
• Wetzel’s Pretzels, 500 Fury’s Ferry Rd., Martinez.
• JH Moore BBQ & Catering, 312 Wiltshire Court, Evans.
• Wicked Good Bites, 4442 Pierwood Way, Evans.
• KBKC Grab N Grub, 3705 Washington Rd.
• Nori Japan, 260 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez.
• Pizza Joint – Evans, 4301 Washington Rd., Evans.
• Allie Katz, 3112 Washington Rd.

Restaurants Scoring an A!

Now, if you’re looking for places that just missed the perfect score, many local favorites achieved “A” ratings with scores ranging from 91 to 99. Here’s who made the list:

• Sheehan’s Irish Pub, 2571 Central Ave., 99
• Curtis Baptist Church School, 1326 Broad St., 99
• Starbucks, 228 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Pkwy., 99
• Cold Stone Creamery, 210 Robert C Daniel Jr. Pkwy., 99
• Chick-fil-A @ Augusta Exchange, 202 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Pkwy., 98
• Comfort Inn & Suites, 4071 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., 98
• Sue Reynolds Elementary School, 3840 Wrightsboro Rd., 97
• Rack and Grill, 304 Commerce Dr., Martinez, 97
• Marco’s Pizza #8326, 3513 Walton Way Ext., 96
• Church’s Chicken, 3223 Wrightsboro Rd., 96
• St. Mary’s on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Ave., 96
• Pelican’s Snoballs, 3644 Walton Way Ext., 95
• Pizza Hut 2031, 2804 Wrightsboro Rd., 95
• Mr. Pepperoni, 3706 Mike Padgett Hwy., 94
• Farmer’s Basket, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., 94
• Supermercado El Rey On Wheels 1, 3830 Washington Rd., 93
• Formosa II, 3830 Washington Rd., Martinez, 93
• Target – Starbucks, 235 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Parkway, 92
• Pita Mediterranean Street Food, 630 Crane Creek Dr., 91
• Tavern On The Trail, 470 Bartram Trail Club Dr., Evans, 91

Keep an Eye on These Spots

While the news is mostly good, a few places didn’t fare as well. Below are some establishments that could use a little TLC, scoring below 90:

• E-Z-GO Café, 1451 Marvin Griffin Rd., 89.
• Victoria’s Cosina Mexicana, 3714 Mike Padgett Hwy., 88.
• Jamaica Hut, 3213 Wrightsboro Rd., 87.
• Dunkin Donuts, 3668 Wheeler Rd., 86.
• So Wings, 3221 Wrightsboro Rd., 85.
• Bills Family Restaurant, 2815 Peach Orchard Rd., 85.
• Sarku Japan, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., 83.

Always remember, on any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. So, if you’re planning a dinner out, it might be a good idea to check in on your favorite spots or even try somewhere new from our list of high scorers!

Happy dining, and may your next meal be both delicious and safe!