Augusta, Richmond County

DIABLO'S SOUTHWEST GRILL

1022 WALTON WAY STE B AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Jan 26, 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 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken, beef, and pork being hot held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steam well. C/A: Maintain food at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above during hot holding. Monitor temperatures every 10 minutes and keep a log.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreements for 2 employees. C/A: Have all employees understand and sign Employee Health Reporting Agreements. Have on file at all times.

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 inspection report not displayed in public view where primary front door is located. C/A: Display report within public view in primary area.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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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 green buildup inside the ice shoot and black buildup along the side of the drink spill rack at the self-service drink station. C/A: Clean drink station and ice shoot. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 containers storing chicken, vegetables, onions, and pico without a label in coolers. C/A: All food must be labeled when stored outside of its original container.

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: Yes

Observed the dumpster doors left open and drain plug damaged/missing. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use. Get drain plug replaced.

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 grease and debris on the floor along the sides and front of grill. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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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 green and black buildup inside the ice shoot at the self-service drink station. C/A: Clean drink station & ice shoot. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 scoop improperly stored laying on top of corn mixture in the reach-in-cooler in front of the grill. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored w/ the handle above the food and the 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: No

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 the dumpster doors left open & drain plug damaged/missing. C/A: Ensure the dumper doors remain closed when not in use. Get drain plug replaced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the mop improperly stored laying in mop sink. C/A: Store mop hanging to air dry after use.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no serv safe at location. C/A: Make sure to get serv safe as soon as possible.