Augusta, Richmond County

WHISKEY BAR KITCHEN

1048 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
85
Feb 23, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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: Yes

Observed heavy black buildup inside bulk ice machine in kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 blue cheese and sliced tomatoes held past the date marked time limits in the coolers. COS- food was discarded C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.

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 employees' drinks stored next to tortilla chips on table in kitchen. C/A: Store employees' drinks in a designated away from food prep areas.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several employees actively preparing food with necklaces and a bracelet. C/A: Only a plain band can be worn during food prep.

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 clean, stacked dishes with wet nesting. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

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 ceiling and water underneath prep sink in kitchen. C/A: Clean.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed temperature controlled for safety foods (TCS) (cut lettuce-45 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese-47 degrees Fahrenheit, and cut tomatoes-43 degrees Fahrenheit) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and reach-in-cooler. COS-food was moved to walk in cooler C/A: TCS food must be cold holding 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 black buildup on the prep top cooler's door. Observed dishes stored clean with residue on rack. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee without a beard restraint actively prepping food. C/A: Beard restraints must be worn when beard is half an inch and greater.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. C/A: HAVE SOMEONE QUALIFY CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER.

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 FOOD STORED OF FLOOR OF WIC AND DRY STORAGE AREA. C/A: FOOD MUST BE STORED ATLEAST SIX 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 WET NESTING OF CLEAN DISHES. C/A: ALLOW DISHES TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.