Health inspections: Here's how a popular Augusta wings restaurant scored a 60 out of 100

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 May 17 and 23, 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 score

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between May 17 and 23 with scores of 100, without a single health violation. (Note that inspections listed at identical Evans addresses were for some of the food trucks attending Thunder Over Evans.)

Belair Real Estate DBA Hampton Belair, 4081 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy.

Chick-fil-A, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Dippin Dots, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Explosion Catering, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Flash Freeze, 4722 Old Post Rd., Evans

Hadden Concessions, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Hardee's, 4305 Wrightsboro Rd., Grovetown

House Of Quarshire LLC, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Jones Wings & Things, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Lemon Crush, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Maggie Jayne's Snoballs & Italian Ice, 1963 Appling Harlem Hwy., Appling

Maggie Jaynes Base, 1963 Appling Harlem Hwy., Appling

Maggie Jaynes Mobile, 1963 Appling Harlem Hwy., Appling

Main Squeeze LLC, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Main Street Treats LLC, 170 N Louisville Rd., Harlem

Mel's Munch Box, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Pelican Snoballs Mobile Unit, 101 E. Robinson Ave., Grovetown

Pops Kettle Corn & Lemonade, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

The Crazy Pina, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

Tropical Smashers, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans

So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between May 17 and 23 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Freedom Park Elementary School, 345 42nd St., Bldg 43400, Fort Gordon

Inspector's comments: “Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking."

Subway 5358, 3024 Peach Orchard Rd.

Inspector's comments: “Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking."

Flies now, pay later: Barbecue joint must get rid of flies, dead or alive

Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between May 17 and 23, followed by their scores:

Mama's No. 1 Cooking, 758 Old Indian Camp Rd., Grovetown: 97

R&R Concessions & Catering, 7016 Evans Towne Center Blvd., Evans: 97

Youth Challenge Academy, 245 Club Dr.: 96

Ice Cream Island, 2053 Broad St.: 95

McDonald's, 3132 Peach Orchard Rd.: 95

Waffle House, 1026 4077 Belair Rd.: 94

SS Concessions DBA Two Girls Grill, 1625 Doug Barnard Pkwy.: 92

Waffle House, 3134 Peach Orchard Rd.: 92

East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta Campus, 3405 Mike Padgett Hwy.: 91

McDonald's 27526, 3444 Mike Padgett Hwy.: 91

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between May 17 and 23, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

Red Shark, 2574 Tobacco Rd., Hephzibah: 89

Inspector's comments: “Observed cleaning supplies stored on three compartment sink. Keep cleaning supplies stored in stored in designated area.”

“Observed no previous inspection posted. Post most recent inspection.”

IHOP, 3125 Peach Orchard Rd.: 87

Inspector's comments: “Observed time/temperature control for safety food in walk-in cooler not being held below 41 F. Have cooler temp lowered or fixed.”

“Observed items in reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer were uncovered. Keep all food in cold storage covered.”

Little Caesars Pizza, 3697 Windsor Spring Rd., Hephzibah: 86

Inspector's comments: "Observed mops improperly stored. Store mops hanging up to properly dry."

"Observed cooking spray stored in container without appropriate labeling. Repeat violation. Label containers of food product if no longer being stored in its original container."

"Observed dust and debris on ceiling tiles. Observed restroom dirty and trash over floor. Repeat violation."

"Observed dead cockroach in restroom near handwashing sink. Observed fly presence throughout kitchen. Repeat violation. Determine strategy to deter flies in kitchen. Contact pest control operator about pest issue."

SS Concessions DBA The Barnyard Restaurant, 1625 Doug Barnard Pkwy.: 84

Inspector's comments: “Observed employee drinks next to prep top cooler. Personal items and drinks should be located in designated area.”

“Observed ground beef stored over eggs and next to cheese. Store ground beef below everything except chicken.”

“Observed frying oil stored on floor. All food items need to be stored six inches off the floor.”

Hooters of Augusta, 2834 Washington Rd.: 60

Inspector's comments: "Observed both cooks on main line not wash hands at several points throughout inspection. Observed both cooks simply place on gloves in replace of hand washing. You must wash hands in between changing tasks and prior to food prep."

"Observed large container of pickles left uncovered at front line near meat breading area. Observed Texas BBQ seasoning uncovered in dry storage. Cover food in storage."

"Observed tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese on prep top cooler cold holding above 41 degrees F. Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower."

"Observed honey mustard stored in reach-in cooler with use by date of 5/16/24. Observed label for sliced steak with "use by 5/15" on front grill line. Monitor use by dates and expiration dates closely and discard approrpiately."

"Observed mops soiled and improperly stored on kitchen floor. Hang mops properly to dry."

"Observed last inspection posted out of view of the public. You must post the most recent inspection in public view."

"Observed standing water in back prep area near reach-in cooler and main line. Remove standing water to prevent accidents."

"Observed debris and clutter throughout kitchen and storage areas. Clean."

"Observed flies and gnats throughout kitchen. Determine method to deter flies from food prep areas."

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Health inspections: Restaurant near Augusta National scores an F