Feb 19, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Augusta, Richmond County
FINCH & FIFTH
379 HIGHLAND AVE AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 19, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
Score: 952 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed dish machine only getting to about 100 ppm of sanitizer. C/A - have machine serviced so it delivers correct amount of sanitizer (200 ppm). Return in one week to check on repairs.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed build up in bottom of oven. C/A - increase cleaning frequency to prevent buildup.
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
Score: 961 violation
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 vomit clean up kit during inspection. C/A - obtain kit or supplies to deal with biohazardous events.
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
Score: 912 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
OBSERVED DIRTY ICE MAKER AND HAD MOLD BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
OBSERVED FOD ITEMS IN PTC WITH WRONG LABELS. C/A: ALWAYS CHANGE LABEL TO NEW FOOD ITEM.
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
Score: 905 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
OBSERVED CARBON ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF CONVECTION OVEN. C/A: CLEAN AREA AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING STORAGE SPACE IS MUCH TOO SMALL FOR THE AMOUNT OF FOOD THAT IS STORED AND SERVED. C/A: TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO BE AN ISSUE WHEN COOLERS ARE AS FULL AS THEY ARE (IN ADDITION TO NOT HAVING ADEQUATE SPACE TO COOL PREPPED FOODS). LIMIT MENU OR ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL COLD HOLDING SPACE.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
OBSERVED MEATS IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN PREP SINK. C/A: MEAT MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. C/A: ACQUIRE TEST STRIPS.
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: Yes
OBSERVED CEILING/ VENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. C/A: CLEAN AREA AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.
Jun 7, 2023
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: Yes
Observed beef and sausage in prep cooler above 41F, beef and duck in RiC above 41F. C/A: Store food items below 41F. COS: PiC Placed ice in RiC and PC to cool units, gaskets will be replaced on RiC.
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed cooks preparing food items without hair restraints. C/A: Employees preparing food must wear hair restraints. COS: Employees given hats.
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: Yes
Observed heavy dust accumulation on ceiling tiles/ vents. C/A: Clean ceiling/replace tiles as needed.