Augusta, Richmond County

DIABLO'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

3668 WHEELER RD STE 4 AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Jan 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.

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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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 shredded lettuce (12/27/25) stored in walk-in-cooler past date mark. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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 the backside of the 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 buildup on the floors under equipment/storage areas. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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 dry goods stored outside the original container w/out labels. C/A: Label all foods stored outside the original container.

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 staking.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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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 multiple employee drinks stored w/ food and not in a designated area in the main kitchen. C/A: Ensure there is a designated are for employees to eat, drink, and store their belongings.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags of rice stored on the floor in the main kitchen. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor and away from the walls.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed standing water under chemical rack in the main kitchen. C/A: Clean up standing water and check for leaks.

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 the most current inspection not posted. C/A: Keep the most current inspection posted w/in customer view at all times.

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.

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 several pieces of equipment. C/A: Clean all equipment and/or have serviced.

Jun 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken and cheese cold held above 41F. C/A: Ensure cold held foods are maintained at 41F or below.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop improperly stored inside of a container of rice. C/A: Ensue scoops can be stored properly if storing w/ 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.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.