Richmond and Columbia Counties Celebrate Top Restaurant Safety Scores in Latest Inspections

Richmond and Columbia Counties Serve up Some Tasty Safety Scores!

Hey there, food lovers of Richmond and Columbia counties! It’s that time again when we dive into the latest restaurant inspections, and there’s some great news to share with you. The Georgia Department of Public Health is on the job, ensuring that our beloved dining spots keep things safe and sound while we enjoy our favorite meals. After all, no one wants to have a surprise with their dinner, right?

Delicious and Safe: The Perfect Combo

Between October 25 and October 31, several restaurants in our area stood out with perfect scores of 100. Can you believe it? That’s like hitting the culinary jackpot! Here’s a little shout-out to these establishments that nailed their health inspections:

• Panda Express – 515 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans
• Taqueria Mi Rinconcito – 5114 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
• Armando’s Grill & Pizzeria – 5114 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown
• Lola’s Margarita – 4324 Columbia Rd, Augusta
• Reggie’s Food Wagon – 135 Stone Mill Dr., Augusta
• Lucy’s Taco #2 Red – 1 Canterbury Farms, Grovetown
• Delta Girls Soul Food – 1040 Newmantown Rd., Grovetown
• Dre’s Barbecue – 1040 Newmantown Rd., Grovetown
• Cliffisms Sports & Spirits – 2416 Windsor Spring Rd., Augusta
• Subway – 1569 Walton Way
• Carla’s Kitchen – 2439 Peach Orchard Road
• Outsyde – 1201 Greene St.
• Parkers Brisket, Ribs and More – 4125 Peach Orchard Rd, Hephzibah

These restaurants have truly set the bar high when it comes to maintaining health standards, and we can’t be more grateful for their commitment to our safety!

Keeping It a Little Better: “A” Grades Galore

Not everyone hit the coveted magic score of 100, but a bunch of eateries still showed they’re doing a bang-up job by scoring “A” grades. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Chipotle Mexican Grill – 710 Province Way, Evans – 99
• Firehouse Subs – 535 Mullins Colony Drive, Evans – 98
• Tasty Georgia – 301 N. Belair Road, Evans – 97
• Krystal – 1555 Walton Way – 96
• Tropical Smoothie Café – 262 Robert C. Daniel Jr Pkwy – 95
• Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins – 3024 Washington Road – 94
• Forest Hills Grill – 1500 Comfort Road – 94
• Wingstop – 2803 Wrightsboro Road – 92
• Plantation Blood-Café – 4127 Wallie Drive – 91

These restaurants may not have gotten perfect scores, but they’re still doing a fantastic job keeping our dining experiences enjoyable and safe.

A Little Room for Improvement

Now, not every spot hit the mark this week. A few faced some challenges during their inspections. Here are the restaurants that received scores of 70 or below:

• Top Crab Seafood and Bar – 1347 Augusta West Pkwy – 89
• Twin Peaks-Augusta – 277 Robert C Daniel Pkwy – 87
• Church’s Chicken – 2701 Peach Orchard Road – 86
• Mod Pizza-Augusta Exchange – 229 Robert C Daniel Pkwy – 83

While these scores aren’t necessarily ideal, it’s vital to remember that restaurants can have an off day. Make sure to stay informed and check back for updates.

Wrapping It Up!

Food safety is no laughing matter, and we appreciate the hard work going into keeping our local dining scene safe and delicious. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a feast, these inspections are meant to reassure us that we’re in good hands. So go out, enjoy that meal, and remember to cheer on your local spots!