Augusta, Richmond County

TOP CRAB SEAFOOD AND BAR

1347 AUGUSTA WEST PKWY AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Dec 16, 2025

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.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 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 cold-held TCS foods stored above 41F. C/A: Cold-held TCS foods must be cold-held at 41F or below.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on the vents throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

May 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 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: No

OBSERVED CUT UP GARLIC IN PTC NOT COVERED. C/A: COVERED ALL FOOD IN STORAGE.

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 sludge buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine ASAP. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 BASEKT BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND STORED IN CONTAINER WITH THE FOOD. C/A: STORE BASKET OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IF USING AS A SCOOP.

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 wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. C/A: CREATE A DESGINATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE DRINKS.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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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 response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events. C/A: Develop response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple flies throughout the establishment. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator to get rid of flies. Provide documentation to the health department by COB 11/1/2024.

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 wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an accumulation of debris outside dumpster area and missing drain plug. C/A: Clean up area. Get drain plug replaced.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 877 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scallops, crab, corn, and shrimp held without being covered. C/A: Store all food items covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sludge buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine ASAP. Increase cleaning frequency.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items on the floor in the main kitchen and front food service area. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches inside the women's restroom. C/A: Determine an approved method to get rid of and deter pests.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored improperly inside several containers of food. C/A: Ensure all scoops are stored properly and the handle does not touch the food.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired chlorine test strips. C/A: Obtain new test strips.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 866 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the hand wash sink blocked and w/out soap (next to restroom in main kitchen). C/A: Do not block hand wash sinks and keep them supplies at all times.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a can of Raid in the main kitchen. C/A: Hire a Pest Control Operator to get rid of pests.

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a food service employee scoop ice with cup. C/A: Only use ice scoop to scoop ice into the cups.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items on the floor. C/A: Keep all food items at least 6 inches off the floor.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops w/ handle in food in multiple containers. C/A: Store scoops upward w/ handle not touching the food.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.