Augusta, Richmond County

TACOCAT / PHORAMEN'L

990 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Apr 27, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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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 clean dishes stored on racks with rust. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried to protect food contact surfaces from contamination. Replace racks.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3 chemical bottles without proper identification. C/A: Label all chemicals when stored outside of its original container.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed storage container being used as a scoop inside of rice flour. C/A: Only use scoops. Store scoops with its handle outside of the food.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored above raw seafood in walk-in-cooler. COS- food was moved C/A: Store food according to minimum cooking temperatures to prevent contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed buttermilk held past use-by dates in walk-in-cooler. COS- milk was discarded C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most recent food inspection report not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods (cheese- 61 degrees, cheese- 61 degrees, pico de gallo- 55 degrees, cabbage- 55 degrees, shrimp-64 degrees, and fish- 64 degrees) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and one reach in cooler. COS- manager placed ice underneath food. C/A: All temperature controlled for safety food must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

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 pink and black buildup inside ice machine in behind the bar by the WIC. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 black buildup inside and underneath the spouts of the slush machine in the bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.

Jun 11, 2024

Followup

Score: 891 violation

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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: Yes

Observed several TCS foods (see above) being cold held above 41 degrees F. C/A: All TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees F.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 795 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 several items being cold held out of temperature (above 41 degrees F) in ptc. See temp above. C/A: Ensure that all items being cold held remain at 41 degrees or below.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee eating meal at dish pit. C/A: Employee's should only eat at a location provided for employee meal only.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items in wic out of date or without dates marks. C/A: Properly discard out of date items and ensure proper date marking is used.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed product stored on floor in main kitchen. C/A: Ensure all items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.