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Locality
GAFL
Augusta, Richmond County

PIZZA JOINT, THE

1245 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
87
May 11, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed moderate black buildup inside bulk ice machine, ice dispenser, corners of spill station, and drink nozzles in the front area. C/A: Clean. 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 all food stored without a common name label in all reach-in-coolers. C/A: Label all food stored outside of its original container with a common name label.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken wings and sausage sitting out at room temperature at 84 degrees Fahrenheit and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. COS- food was put in cooler C/A: Cooling starts at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Use appropriate cooling methods.

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 Red Bull and Ginger Ale drinks stored without a lid and straw on prep tables in the kitchen. C/A: Store personal belongings in a designated area. Employees' drinks must have a lid and straw.

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations
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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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods (lettuce, chicken, cheese, tomatoes, and ham) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. COS- food placed on ice C/A: Maintain food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in all coolers.

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 in ice dispenser and corners of spill station in the front area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 shelves with residue holding dishes. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, then air dried on a clean surface protected from contamination.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sausage held past 7 days in cooler. COS- food was discarded C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 862 violations
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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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods (pepperoni-51 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken- 43 degrees Fahrenheit, ham- 47 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken-43 degrees Fahrenheit) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in RIC and PTC. COS- food placed on ice bath C/A: TCS food should be cold held 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bluetooth speaker being used on top of prep top table where pizza dough is prepped. COS- speaker was moved below table C/A: Store personal items in a designated area.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 825 violations
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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 several items being cold held in non-working ptc above 41 degrees F (see temps above). Establishment utilizing ice bath to keep items cold. C/A: Ensure that there is enough ice to keep items at 41 degrees or below. Have ptc fixed asap.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no updated employee health reporting agreements. Most recent record was 2019. C/A: Have each employee complete the form and keep copy on file at establishment.

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 items stored on floor inside walk-in cooler. C/A: Ensure that all items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored inside product with handle touching. C/A: Store scoops outside of product or in a wat that handle does not touch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean asap.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.