Augusta, Richmond County

PRUITTHEALTH - RICHMOND

1227 W WHEELER PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
93
Apr 2, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
6

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

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing sinks available/functioning. Staff using vegetable sink. C/A: Ensure sinks are functioning by 4/6/26.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Develop written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Chemical must be effective against Norovirus.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vegetable sink used to wash hands. C/A: Fruit and vegetable sink(s) must be used for prepping and not handwashing.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of dairy thickener stored past date marks (6/18/25-9/7/25). C/A: Monitor date marks and ensure food items are properly discarded.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken thawing in the meat prep sink under water with a temp of 78F. C/A: When thawing foods under running water, ensure the temp is maintained at 70F or below.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees with beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear a beard restraint during active food prep.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wall/coving damage throughout the kitchen. C/A: Repair.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 837 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certification. C/A: Obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager certification w/in 60 days.

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 cottage cheese and potato salad stored past use by date in WIC. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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 foods items not labeled outside the original container. C/A: Label all food items outside original container.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meat sitting in a container of water to thaw. C/A: When using water to thaw, ensure it's running water that does not exceed 70F.

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 utensils improperly stored inside food thickener & potatoes. C/A: Store all utensils with the handle above the food and the container.

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 buildup on cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the front hand washing sink separating from the wall and the wall damaged behind the 3-compartment sink. C/A: Fix the hand washing sink and repair wall behind 3-compartment sink.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed yogurt and pimento cheese past date markings stored in the reach-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in-freezer. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee wearing a bracelet during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry can be worn on the wrist or arms during active food prep.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed clean dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on several pieces of equipment. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop on the floor. C/A: Store mop hanging to air dry.

Sep 29, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meat thawing in sink under water at 78F. C/A: Ensure that the water temperature gets adjusted so food can be thawed at 70F or below.