AUGUSTA, Columbia County

PHO AUGUSTA

4045 JIMMIE DYESS PARKWAY SUITE 101 AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Dec 30, 2025

City

AUGUSTA

County

Columbia

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler not holding food items at 41 F or below. CA: Ensure items are are being held 41 F or below.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. CA: Cover food items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food items being stored on ground in walk-in cooler and freezer. CA: Store items six inches off ground.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food left uncovered with potential to be contaminated due to dirty food racks in walk-in cooler. CA: Cover food items to prevent contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food racks, front and inside cold holding units, etc. needing to be cleaned. CA: Clean routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed on walls throughout kitchen. CA: Clean routinely.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler not holding food items at 41 F or below, as well as top half of prep topo unit on line.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice flap in ice machine with debris build up on it. CA: Clean routinely.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items being stored in garbage bags in cold holding units, not food grade containers. CA: Remove from bags, put in food grade containers.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items being stored on ground in walk-in freezer. CA: Keep six inches off ground.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets needing to be replaced on cook line cold holding units, as well as hand bar on ground in men's bathroom. CA: Repair and/or replace.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets in cold holding units on cook line needing to be cleaned.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several food items in walk-in cooler left uncovered, as well as dry storage area. CA: Cover all food items to prevent contamination.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler not holding food items below 41 degrees fahrenheit. CA: Ensure unit is working properly, have looked at.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed none of the cold holding units with a thermometer placed on inside of unit. CA: Purchase thermometers and place in units.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed condensation from beef pan leaking into pan below with a meat product that was uncovered. CA: Cover item to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back door left cracked open at start of inspection, was corrected on site. Was an abundance of flies in kitchen. CA: Keep door closed to keep pests from entering kitchen.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cleaning needed on walk-in cooler fan, cold holding units doors and gaskets. CA: Clean routinely.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing light shield in kitchen. CA: Replace light shield.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 847 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several food items in walk-in, dry storage area, and reach-in fridge left uncovered. CA: Keep items covered or ensure they're covered to eliminate possiblity of contamination.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice flap and inside walls of ice machine with debris build-up. CA: Clean routinely.

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food product that was improperly thawing on prep table. CA: Ensure food product is in meat sink under running cool water to properly thaw.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bag of onions in walk-in cooler sitting on ground unprotected. CA: Keep six inches off ground.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple cold holding units with torn gaskets. CA: Replace gaskets.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cleaning needed on doors and gaskets of cold holding units and inside microwave unit under rice pots. CA: Routinely clean.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee food sitting on prep table next to food product on prep table in kitchen. CA: Designate area for employees to eat.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 8010 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food stored uncovered in walk-in units (cooler and freezer) and dry storage area, leaving possibility of contamination. CA: Cover food items.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting boards just used with flies and stains (old) covering it; kitchen equipment (dicers, mixers, etc.) with built up debris and flies sitting on equipment, leaving chances of contamination. CA: Properly clean equipment and surfaces.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one of cold line units stocked above capacity up top, not allowing items to be held at 41 degrees or below. CA: Limit stock for food items to be held properly.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored on ground in freezer (boxes of food and sauces), along with meat cooling on hook in kitchen not being protected from contamination. CA: Keep items 6 inches off ground, cover food items cooling

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout kitchen area, on equipment. CA: Have pest service come.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report from 2022 posted instead of most recent (2/7/23). CA: Post most recent health score.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dishes wet stacked. CA: Allow dishes to air dry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed faucet in 3 compartment sink leaking. CA: Have serviced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed inside cold holding units (shelves, gaskets, doors) and on top of kitchen equipment. CA: clean routinely.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed deep cleaning needed on floors, walls, and vents, mold on wall under 3 compartment sink. CA: clean routinely.