Augusta, Richmond County

RED SHARK

2574 TOBACCO RD HEPHZIBAH, GA 30815

Food
Latest score
90
Dec 3, 2025
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
7

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 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 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 MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

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 CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. C/A: CONTAINERS WITH FOOD NEED TO BE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION NOT POSTED. C/A: POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION.

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

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 EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD IN PREP AREAS OF THE KITCHEN. C/A: KEEP ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD IN DESGINATED AREAS.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN RIC AND WIC. C/A: KEEP ALL FOOD COVERED.

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 MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES WORKING CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL. C/A: WORKING CONTAINERS NEED LABELS OF THE CONTENTS INSIDE THE CONTAINER.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(b) - tcs food; slacking (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF FOOD SITTING ON THE COUNTER TO THAW. C/A: USE PROPER THAWING METHODS:PLACE UNDER RUNNING WATER, PART OF THE COOOKING PROCESS OR PLACED INTO A COOLER

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND RACKS IN RIC. C/A: CLEAN AREAS OF DEBRIS.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN RIC AND RIF. C/A: KEEP ALL FOOD COVERED.

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 IN MOLD AND BUILD UP IN ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES WORKING CONTAINER WITH NO LABEL. C/A: WORKING CONTAINERS NEED LABELS OF THE CONTENTS INSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR NEAR THE PREP TOP COOLER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCH CLOTHING WHILE WEARING GLOVES. C/A: KEEP ALL ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. C/A: ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE CHANGING GLOVES IF THEY COME IN CONTACT WITH THEIR CLOTHES.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. C/A: HAVE A CERTIFIED PEST OPERATOR TREAT FOR THE FLIES.

May 17, 2024

Followup

Score: 893 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD IN RIC AND RIF. C/A: KEEP ALL FOOD COVERED.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. C/A: KEEP CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED IN STORED IN DESGINATED AREA.

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 NO PREVIOSU INSPECTION POSTED. C/A: POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION.

May 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 629 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPOLYEE COME BACK IN THE KITCHEN AND ONLY RINSE HANDS IN PREP SINK. C/A: WASH HANDS IN HANDWASHING SINK ONLY, WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TIME.

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 FOOD OUT OF COLD HOLDING TEMP IN RIC AND WIC. C/A: DONT LEAVE FOOD OUT AND CONSIDER REORGANIZING WIC FOR BETTER AIR FLOW.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. C/A: GET CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. C/A: HAVE EVERY EMPLOYEE SIGN HEALTH AGREEMENTS.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES. C/A: HAVE EVERY EMPLOYEE SIGN HEALTH AGREEMENTS.

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 MAJORITY OF FOOD UNCOVERED IN RIC. C/A: KEEP ALL FOOD COVERED.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WIF. C/A: KEEP ALL ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND RACKS IN WIC. C/A: CLEAN AREAS OF DEBRIS.

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: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS, EQUIPMENT AND RACKS IN WIC. C/A: CLEAN AREAS OF DEBRIS.

Dec 4, 2023

Followup

Score: 835 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken in WIC that was stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat. C/A: All TCS cold held food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee water bottle stored in ice machine. Observed employee phone and jacket in food prep area. C/A: All employee items need to be stored away from food and in a designated area. There should never be anything stored in ice machine.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freezer (reach in freezer) not easily cleanable due to ice accumulation and rust accumulation. C/A: Surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris buildup on walls beside fryers and around food prep area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed garbage dumpsters left opened. C/A: Keep closed when not in use.

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 6911 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed seafood, chicken and tomatoes in reach in coolers and walk in coolers and walk in cooler being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: All cold held food needs to be 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below, This is required. Shrimp held at 65 degrees Fahrenheit and fish at 70 degrees Fahrenheit needs to be discarded.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meats in the reach in cooler with out any food covering. Observed tomatoes (sliced) in RIC with out food covering. Observed foods in walk in cooler without food covering. C/A: All opened/prepared food needs to be covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in freezer with severe ice accumulation on shelving. (shelving was not visible). Observed prep top area with accumulation of debris. C/A: Defrost freezer, clean prep top area and increase cleaning frequency.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prepped foods/cooked foods without date labels. Repeat violation. C/A: Date labels are required on opened/ prepared foods.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout kitchen and dining area. C/A: Don't leave back door propped open. Possibly purchase fly fan for door/ drive thru window.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food outside of original container without common name labeling. (sauces) C/A: Label food outside of original container,

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed block of sliced cheese without wrapper or any kind of containment stored directly on top of wire shelf in reach in cooler. Observed containers of sliced tomatoes without lids or covering stacked on top of each other inside reach in cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood above fryers with an abundance of grease residue buildup. Wall behind fryers had grease running down the wall behind fryers. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpsters left opened. C/A: Keep closed when not in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed handwashing sink with dirty utensils in sink. Observed walls in need of repair. Observed chipped/ missing floor/ coving tiles. Observed back door being left propped open. C/A: Hand washing sinks are for handwashing only. Repair walls, flooring/coving. Do not leave back door propped open.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed panel missing from hood above fryers, preventing proper ventilation. C/A: Replace missing panel.