Peach Orchard Restaurant Faces 75-Grade Due to Unsafe Meat Storage Practices: What You Need to Know About Restaurant Inspections

The Georgia Department of Public Health regularly inspects restaurants to ensure safety for everyone in the community. This helps keep both residents and visitors protected from potential health risks.

Here’s a look at recent inspections in Richmond and Columbia counties from February 14 to February 20. We’ll cover the restaurants that stood out, whether positively or negatively, along with their scores and any noted health issues.

It’s important to remember that inspections are snapshots in time. A restaurant may have more or fewer violations at other times, and a single inspection may not reflect the overall quality of the establishment.

Restaurants with Perfect Scores

These restaurants received “A” scores during their inspections:

• Augusta University Medical Center, 1120 15th St., Augusta
• Terrace Dining, 1120 15th St., Augusta
• Zaxby’s, 1702 Walton Way, Augusta
• Augusta University Cancer Center Café, 1411 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
• The Indian Queen, 2502 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta
• Atrium Food Court, 1499 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta
• Taco Bell, 2850 Washington Road, Augusta
• Be Banh Mi Augusta, 106 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta
• Steak Out, 106 Pleasant Home Road, Augusta
• Best Western Plus, 1062 Claussen Road, Augusta
• Wheeless Road Elementary School, 2530 Wheeless Road, Augusta
• Charles B Webster Detention Center, 1941 Phinizy Road, Augusta
• Einstein Bagels, 1401 R.A Dent Blvd., Augusta
• Harlem High School, 1070 Appling Harlem Hwy., Harlem
• Harlem Middle School, 424 Hawes Branch Parkway, Harlem

Restaurants with High Scores

These establishments also did well in their inspections:

• Inner Bean Café, 139 Davis Road, Augusta, 98
• Curry Hut, 2810 Washington Road, Augusta, 96
• Build Yo Poke, 2816 Washington Road, Augusta, 96
• China Restaurant, 2816 Washington Road, Augusta, 96
• Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 2808 Washington Road, Augusta, 95
• Longhorn Steakhouse, 3267 Washington Road, Augusta, 94
• Carole Fabrics, 633 Northwest Frontage Road, Augusta, 92
• China Garden, 3435 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, 91
• The Skinny Taco, 4013 Pullman Circle, Augusta, 91

Restaurants Needing Improvement

These restaurants had lower scores during their inspections, indicating areas for improvement:

• Lokos Tacos, 235 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, 88
• Employee drinks should be covered. One drink was observed near the grill without a lid.
• Food containers must be covered. A container labeled ‘tinga’ was found uncovered.
• Ensure dishes are dry before stacking to prevent contamination.
• Village Deli, 2803 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta, 84
• Food needs to be covered while cooling in storage.
• Some cooler temperatures were above the safe limit for food. Adjustments were made during the inspection.
• Scoops found in food containers can lead to contamination. Store them separately.
• Tasty Wings Seafood, 2622 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, 75
• Every employee must have a signed health agreement.
• Raw chicken was improperly thawed; it should be placed in a cooler or cooked once thawed.
• Labels with prep and discard dates are crucial for food safety.
• All bottles containing chemicals should be clearly labeled.