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699 BROAD ST , AUGUSTA, GA 30901 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
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C70August 18, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed chicken, fish, chopped tomatoes, and ambient temperature being cold held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit and 48 degrees Fahrenheit in the pull out drawer in the kitchen. C/A: Maintain temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pink buildup in bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed comeback sauce and mushroom veloule held past use-by date of 8/13 and 8/14 in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no handwashing soap in bar area. C/A: Do not substitute dish soap as hand soap. Obtain and use handwashing soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed mold-like substance on a sweet potato. C/A: Discard. Monitor food's condition.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Observed employee drinking from a closed beverage in the food prep area and beverage being stored on prep table table surface. COS- drink was moved to designated area C/A: Proper tasting of food should occur away from food prep.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed employees actively preparing food without hair nets. C/A: Wear hair nets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes in kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed moderate grease buildup and debris at grill area. C/A: Clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed employees' belongings stored on prep table in kitchen. C/A: Have employees' belongings in a designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A90March 18, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed turkey, spring mix, and pimento cheese held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler and prep top cooler. COS- food was moved to walk-in-cooler C/A: Maintain food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes, C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”C77February 18, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed butter being held at room temperature using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) without a written policy, documented procedure, or time-stamps to track the 6 hour disposal limit. C/A: Obtain an effective mechanism for using TPHC.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed drain clogged causing water and debris to stand above drain in warewashing area. COS- plumber was called to fix within 2 hour window C/A: Repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)”Observed several food (corn slaw, tomato aoli, whipped goat, and grits) with inconsistent date-marking where prep dates were marked in the use-by field in the coolers. C/A: Use proper date-marking labeling food held over 24 hours with a prep and discard date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed employees' drinks stored on prep table and on top of dishwasher machine. C/A: Have drinks in a designated area away from food prep.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. COS: beard net was put on C/A: Wear beard nets when facial hair growth is one half inch and greater.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B86July 17, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and temperature control.
Observed black build up inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no evidence of Employee Health Reporting Agreements on 2 employees. C/A: Have employees sign the health reporting agreements.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed reach in cooler and prep top cooler not adequately cooling food. COS- food was moved to a different cooler C/A: Monitor and maintain temperatures at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee's phone, charger, and drink stored on prep table. cos- belongings were moved to a designated area C/A: Place employees' belongings in a designated area with a label stating "Employee Designated Area".
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed employees wearing a watch and fan necklace during active food prep. C/A: A plain band can only be worn during active food prep.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Beards with an inch of growth must be properly restrained during active food prep.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B86June 12, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling and food storage.
Observed multiple food items stored outside of the original container with no label. C/A: Label all food items when storing outside of original container.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed several food items stored with no cover. C/A: Ensure that all food items remain covered while in storage.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee take phone call while preparing food. C/A: Ensure that employees are preventing food contamination while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed spoons stored with food contact surface facing up. C/A: Utensils should be stored with handle facing up to prevent contamination when retrieving.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Obsevered dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A91December 20, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving menu & labeling, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple containers of food outside the original containers not labeled. C/A: Ensure all food items are properly labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed an employee talking on cellphone while preparing food. C/A: Ensure all employees have a designated area for personal belongings and prevent contamination during active food prep.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms. C/A: Post signage.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed Mutiple scoops stored in/on top of food items. C/A: Ensure all in-use utensils are properly stored.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed no test strips for the sanitizer being used. C/A: Obtain test strips.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-121-0212. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.