Jan 22, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Augusta, Richmond County
HELLO POKE
1141 AGERTON LN AUGUSTA, GA 30909
Food
Latest score
100
Jan 22, 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.
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
Score: 941 violation
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 pink and black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
Feb 3, 2025
Routine
Score: 922 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 and pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed no thermometers inside all coolers & freezers. C/A: Place thermometers in the warmest part of all coolers & freezers.
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
Score: 926 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed no thermometers inside of coolers & freezers. C/A: Place thermometers in the warmest part of the coolers & freezers.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed soy sauce, ginger, and salt stored on the floor. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
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 utensils improperly stored inside of the rice vinegar & ice. C/A: Store all utensils outside of food.
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 utensils improperly stored inside of the rice vinegar & ice. C/A: Store all utensils outside of food.
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. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.
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. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
Score: 962 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed multiple containers of sauces stored with no labels. C/A: Ensure all food items are properly labeled.
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow clean dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
Score: 903 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed pink build up inside of the ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed raid cans being stored in the establishment. C/A: Use commercial grade pest control systems only.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed scoop stored with handle in the food. C/A: Ensure utensils are properly stored.