Augusta, Richmond County

FRENCH MARKET GRILL

425 HIGHLAND AVE AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Apr 20, 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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes and dressings at one prep top cooler at 58 degrees F and 56 degrees F respectively. C/A - do NOT use cooler until it has been serviced and repaired. COS - kitchen manager had food moved to other coolers since it had been in nonworking coolers less than 2 hours.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed massive build up on outside of fryer. C/A - clean more often to prevent build up of food debris.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris on meat slicer. C/A - clean regularly to ensure debris is not left on slicer. COS - manager had slicer cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dirty knife left on counter. C/A- clean and sanitize knives every four hours. to prevent bacterial growth. COS - manager had knives cleaned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no "employee must wash hands" signs at the handsink or in restrooms. C/A - installed hand signs above all handsinks.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishes stacked while wet (west nesting) C/A - allow dishes to air dry before stacking.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cell phone sitting in food prep area. C/A - keep ALL employee cell phones in designated area. COS - manager had phone moved.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plastic dishes and pans stacked while wet (wet nesting). C/A - allow dishes to air dry before stacking. COS - employee restacked dishes so they could air dry.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mopes left in mop bucket. C/A - Hang mops to air dry to prevent mildew growth.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed seafood au gratin in reach-in-cooler being cold held at 45 degrees F. C/A - cold hold all food at 41 degrees F and lower.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOLD IN ICE MAKER. OBSERVED ONE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. C/A: ENSURE SANITIZER BUCKET HAS SANITIZER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ON SOME OF THE RIC ANF RIF. C/A: CLEAN.

Dec 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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 DRY STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON ROLLING CART WITH CLEAN UTENSILS/ LID IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED WALLS OF SEAFOOD COOLER ACROSS FROM OFFICE WITH WHITE RESIDUE. C/A: CLEAN AREAS THOROUGHLY AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.

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 FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING AREA WITH RESIDUE. OBSERVED CEILING VENT/ TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED BROKEN COVING AT SEVERAL CORNER FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURES. C/A: CLEAN AND REPAIR AREAS AS NEEDED.