Augusta, Richmond County

KNUCKLE SANDWICHES

1149 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Apr 2, 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 2, 2026

Followup

Score: 804 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 cheese and homemade ranch (made with mayo and buttermilk) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit on ice bath and countertop. COS- food was put in fridge and on more ice

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(b) - preventing contamination when tasting (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee's drink stored on prep surface. COS- bottled water was removed C/A: Store personal belongings in a designated away from food prep.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes being stored after rinsing and drying with a dish towel bypassing the final sanitizing cycle. COS-dishes went through appropriate cycle C/A: To ensure food safety and protection from contamination, dishes must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried prior to storing.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 608 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handle cash, proceeded to put on gloves, and handle food without washing hands. C/A: Wash hands when switching tasks and before putting gloves on.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored above and next to cooked chicken in reach-in-cooler in main kitchen. C/A: Store food according to minimum internal cooking temperature: ready-to-eat food, seafood, beef, and chicken.

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 cheese, shredded lettuce, peppers, onions, and mushrooms being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler and on countertop. C/A: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed onions stored on floor in kitchen. C/A: Do not store food on floor. Store food at least 6" off the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dead bugs in front area and back area. C/A: Remove bugs and consult with a licensed pest control operator.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer not reading on sanitizer test strips due to being the incorrect test strips. C/A: Use appropriate test strips to test sanitizer concentration.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy debris on sides of fryer and vent hood. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy debris on floor and underneath cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Sep 25, 2025

Followup

Score: 835 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee touching bread (ready to eat food) with bare hands. COS- employee washed hands and put on gloves C/A: Do not touch ready to eat with bare hands.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Agreements for 2 cooks. C/A: Have all employees read and sign health agreements.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink blocked by dishes on top of sink. C/A: Have handwashing sink accessible at all times.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen. C/A: Do not store food on floor. Store food at least 6" off the floor.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 697 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: Yes

Observed TCS foods (cheese, chicken, and lettuce) being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cooler and on countertop. C/A: TCS foods 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 debris on food racks holding dishes and storage containers. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried on a clean surface protected from 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed cole slaw held past discard date in cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical sanitizer stored on top of bucket containing brown sugar. C/A: Separate chemicals from food products.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bluetooth speaker sitting on top of bucket containing onions. C/A: Store speaker in a designated area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead bugs in front area. C/A: Remove bugs and consult with a licensed pest control operator.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris on floor. C/A: Clean.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 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 TCS foods not being held at 41 degrees and below. C/A: TCS foods should be cold-held at 41 degrees and below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed recently cooked food items being left out at ambient temperatures. C/A: Use proper cooling methods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee's cell phone on prep table. C/A: Phones should be kept in designated area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach in the meat sink. C/A: Use licensed pest control operator.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink blocked by pots placed inside. C/A: Allow handwashing facilities to be accessible at all times.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.