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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 10 and 16, 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 10 and 16 with scores of 100, without a single health violation.

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Allie Katz, 3112 Washington Rd., Stes. C & D

Auntie Anne's Cinnabon Planet Smoothie, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Ste. 2328

Brandon Wilde LLC dba The Windsor House Assisted Living, 4275 Owens Rd., Evans

Great Wall, 500 Furys Ferry Rd., Ste. 104, Martinez

Luna 2 Pizza Base @ Putt Putt Fun Center, 3763 Martinez Blvd.

Peachy Rolls, 2825 Washington Rd., Ste. I

Putt Putt Golf, 3763 Martinez Blvd., Martinez

Raspatopia LLC, 3344-A Deans Bridge Rd.

Rita's Base of Operation for Rita's Mobile, 3763 Martinez Blvd.

Wendy's 3337, 3013 Peach Orchard Rd.

Where The Truck Is My Food, 2706 Gordon Hwy.

So close

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed recent food-service inspections between May 10 and 16 with scores of 99, posting just one health violation. Inspectors’ comments are included:

Morgan Road Middle School, 3635 Hiers Blvd., Hephzibah

Inspector's comments: "Observed most recent inspection not posted. Post most recent inspection in public view."

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Getting warmer

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that passed with "A" scores in recent food-service inspections between May 10 and 16, followed by their scores:

Happy China II, 1821 Walton Way: 96

Popeyes, 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., Spc. 2360: 93

Taj of India, 502-7 Furys Ferry Rd., Martinez: 91

KFC at Windsor Spring, 2029 Windsor Spring Rd.: 90

Hampton Inn - Gordon Highway, 2171 Gordon Hwy.: 90

Not quite done

Here are restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that posted the lowest recent food-service inspections between May 10 and 16, followed by their scores and, where available, inspectors’ comments. Scores of 70 and below are considered failing:

The Brunch House of Augusta, 573 Greene St.: 89

Inspector's comments: "Observed several items being cold held above 41 degrees F. Ensure that all time/temperature control for safety foods being cold held are at 41 degrees F or below."

Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, 3112 Washington Rd. : 88

Inspector's comments: "Observed build up on outer edges and inner corners of ice machine. Clean food contact surfaces regularly."

"Observed soiled mop improperly stored. Hang mop up to dry."

"Observed wiping cloths, soiled and scattered, across prep top counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use."

"Observed scoops stored in chicken on prep top cooler and rice in WIC. Store scoops outside of food itself."

"Observed wet nesting of stacked pans. Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking."

Huang Wing Group dba BTJ Wings, 3697 Windsor Spring Rd., Ste. 112, Hephzibah: 87

Inspector's comments: "Observed chicken and tomatoes not being held below 41 F. Don’t leave food out on prep areas."

"Observed food stored on floor. Ensure food is at least 6 inches off the floor."

"Observed in-use utensils handle in contact with food. Keep handles out of food."

Alexander's Great BBQ, 3007 Deans Bridge Rd.: 85

Inspector's comments: "Observed meat stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Cover all food in storage,"

"Observed mop improperly stored. Observed bones in mop sink. Store mop properly to air dry where not in use. Do not use mop sink to discard food."

"Observed scoops with handles stored inside of food in bulk containers. Observed scoops with no handles. Store scoops with handle above the level of the food. Replace scoops with no handle for one with a handle."

"Observed missing floor tiles near mop sink. Replace floor tiles."

"Observed dead flies on premises. Determine a method for deterring flies."

Pho Viet, 3031 Washington Rd.: 85

Inspector's comments: "Observed male employee walk in back door and immediately begin food preparation without washing hands. Wash hands prior to any food preparation."

"Observed female employee preparing food (sprouts) for immediate service, come in bare hand contact with food on plate wiping ungloved hands on stained apron between preparing several plates. Utilize gloves when handling ready to eat food."

"Observed dirty brooms stored in mop sink. Do not store brooms in mop sink. Hang brooms properly."

"Observed scoop stored in salt container located across from 3-compartment sink. Repeat violation. Store scoops outside of food product itself."

"Observed female employee wash hands with gloves on. Corrected on-site. Discard used gloves and wash hands prior to putting on new gloves."

Quality Inn & Suites, 2176 Gordon Hwy.: 85

Inspector's comments: "No certified food manager for establishment."

"The person in charge could not provide documentation, or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food."

"Provide soap and single use towels at hand sinks."

"Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment."

"Sanitizer not available at dish wash station. Person in charge described procedure without sanitizing step. Located bleach as sanitizer, moved to sink. Advised on procedure."

"Food products that are held for credit, redemption, or return purposes to the distributor such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products were not segregated and held in a designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service and single use articles: milk dated April 4, April 9 present in refrigerators. Was separated, not labeled."