Augusta, Richmond County

RAES COASTAL CAFE

3208 W WIMBLEDON DR AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
81
Mar 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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 817 violations

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 bleu cheese-43F, tomatoes-52F, fish-52F, beef-52F, rice-45F, and chicken-42F cold-held above 41F. C/A: Maintain cold-held TCS/PHF's at 41F or below.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish in ROP packaging improperly thawing inside the prep sink. C/A: Only use approved thawing methods and follow packaging instructions.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees prepping and cooking food without wearing hair restraints. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep or cooking.

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 in-use scoops and utensils improperly stored inside a bucket of water. C/A: Only use approved in-use scoop and utensil storing methods.

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.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the inside of the coolers, freezers, and cooking equipment. C/A: Clean all coolers, freezers, and cooking equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit vuildup.

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

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing employee health reporting agreements for staff actively working in the facility. C/A: Ensure every employee reads, understands, and signs, a copy of the agreement. Have copies available for inspections.

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 written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Develop written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep/cooking. C/A: Employees with beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear a beard restraint.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies within the facility. C/A: Consult with a pest control operator to manage flies. Keep doors closed when possible.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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 several food items not properly labeled outside the original container. C/A: Label all food items are properly outside the original container

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee wearing bracelets during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry may be worn on the wrists/arms during active food prep/cooking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the food service permit not posted w/in the establishment. C/A: Post permit. Keep posted at all times.

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.

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 quat sanitizer. C/A: Obtain the proper test strips for the sanitizer being used.

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 buildup on sides & backsides if cooking equipment. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a cigar stored on food service cart in main kitchen. C/A: Ensure employee's have a designated area to eat, drink, & smoke, and to store personal belongings.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth stored in sink & to used to wipe utensils in the main kitchen. C/A: Ensure wiping cloths are properly stored and used.

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 inside a container of butter in the reach-in-cooler in the main kitchen. C/A: Store utensils/scoops outside of food or ensure the handle is above the food and 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: Yes

Observed clean dishes wet stacked in the main kitchen. C/A: Allow the dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup inside the vent/hood system. C/A: Clean and/or have serviced.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed residential Hot Shot insect spray stored in the chemical storage area in the main kitchen. C/A: Determine authorized methods to deter pests within the establishment.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor inside the main kitchen. C/A: Store all food at least 6 inches off the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. C/A: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints during active food prep.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes on dish rack in the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the mop head laying inside the mop sink. C/A: Hang mops/mop heads to air dry.

Sep 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 946 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items held past date markings. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food gets properly discared.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mop laying mop sink. C/A: Ensure mop hangs to air dry.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the drink machine. C/A: Clean drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the drink machine. C/A: Clean drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup around the drink machine. C/A: Clean drink machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 785 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS foods stored with temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: Ensure all food items held for cold holding can be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items being stored uncovered. C/A: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several food items not labeled outside the original container. C/A: Ensure all food items are properly labeled outside original container.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the previous inspection not posted. C/A: Post most current inspection within customer view (within 15ft from entrance).

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed seasoning shaker container laying on top of lettuce in PTC. C/A: Ensure all in-use utensils are properly stored.