Augusta, Richmond County

DOCTORS HOSPITAL CAFETERIA

3651 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
88
Mar 11, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 886 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 black and orange buildup inside the bulk ice machine in the main kitchen. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 lettuce (3/10/26), Tune (3/9/26), and chicken salad (3/9/26) stored past date marks. C/A: Monitor date marks and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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 the scoop handle improperly stored inside the brown rice for service. C/A: When storing scoop/utensils with food, ensure the handle is above the food and the container.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops sitting on the floor by the dishwashing area.' C/A: Hang mops to air dry in between uses.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(b) - floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup on the floors and walls throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 a hole in the wall in the dishwashing area. C/A: Repair.

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 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: No

Observed black buildup around the coffee dispensers in the cafeteria. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee wearing a wristwatch during active food prep. C/A: Ensure no jewelry is worn on the arms or wrists during active food prep.

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.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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 salad mixes and gallons of milk held past date marks inside the main kitchen & Starbucks coolers. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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 being stacked.

Sep 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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: No

Observed black buildup around soda machines in the front food service area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 clean dishes wet stacked. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

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 throughout the main kitchen and behind equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three containers of sauces held past date markings. C/A: Monitor all date markings and ensure food is properly discarded.