Augusta, Richmond County

JOE'S UNDERGROUND

144 8TH ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Feb 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.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no evidence of a Certified Food Safety Manager. C/A: Obtain certification ASAP.

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 buildup inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed chili held past 7 days past the date mark of 2/7 in walk-in-cooler. COS- food was discarded C/A: Ready-to-eat TCS prepared and held must be discarded on 7th day, including prep date as day 1.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ground beef held past use-by-date of 2/12/26 in walk-in-cooler. COS- food was discarded

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dead insects inside bug trap and along wall in kitchen. C/A: Remove. Continue integrated pest control management.

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 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: No

Observed all items in walk-in-cooler over 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not store food in cooler if it's unable to hold 41 degrees or below. COS- items cannot be sold C/A: Ensure all cooler equipment is able to hold TCS food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Repair, replace, whatever it takes. (ASAP).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no 3 compartment sink for kitchen area. C/A: Set up 3 compartment sink in kitchen by 1/1/26.

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 ice machine with residue and 1 live fly. C/A: Clean and sanitize ice machine. Increase cleaning.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed insect traps full and 3 live roaches seen during inspection. C/A: Continue integrated pest management. Deny pests access, eliminate food/water sources, hire commercial pest control.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no inspection posted. C/A: Post inspection (ASAP).

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: Yes

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings with holes/missing. C/A: Continue cleaning. Replace missing/broken tiles.

May 2, 2024

Followup

Score: 707 violations

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SEVERAL PRIORITY ITEMS MARKED OUT ON INSPECTION. C/A: PERSON IN CHARGE MUST DEMONSTRATE FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL OF FOOD/ EMPLOYEES.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CFSM FOR FACILITY. C/A: ACQUIRE CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION/ POST UP TO DATE CERTIFICATION.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT FUNCTIONING IN CAR AREA AND HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN NOT STOCKED. C/A: REPAIR AND ALWAYS KEEP HAND SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWELS, A SIGN , AND A GARBAGE BIN.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA/ NO WAY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS). C/A: ACQUIRE A METHOD FOR PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THAT DOES NOT CONTAMINATE HANDWASHING SINKS OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS IN SOLO COOLER (I.E. SALSA, LETTUCE, PIMENTO CHEESE). C/A: DISCARD ITEMS AFTER 7 DAYS (TCS FOOD).

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES AND LIVE ROACHES DURING INSPECTION. C/A: INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY, INCREASE PEST CONTROL SERVICES, REMOVE THE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER, AND FILL GAPS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS.

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: Yes

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. C/A: INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY.

Mar 14, 2024

Followup

Score: 5812 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE ON REACH IN COOLER. C/A: STORE FOOD ACCORDING TO MINIMUM INTERNAL COOK TEMPERATURE.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL PRIORITY ITEMS MARKED OUT ON INSPECTION. C/A: PERSON IN CHARGE MUST DEMONSTRATE FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND ACTIVE MANAGERIAL CONTROL OF FOOD/ EMPLOYEES.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF CFSM FOR FACILITY. C/A: ACQUIRE CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATION/ POST UP TO DATE CERTIFICATION.

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: Yes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS ON-SITE. C/A: KEEP EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS ON SITE.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINKS FULLY STOCKED IN KITCHEN OR BAR. OBSERVED CONTAINERS IN HANDWASHING SINKS. C/A: KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWELS, AND A SIGN. HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKS ON TCS FOOD IN THE REACH IN COOLER. C/A: ALL FOOD (TCS) ITEMS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NEED TO HAVE A 7 DAY DATE LABEL.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE INSECTS (ROACHES) DURING INSPECTION. C/A: INCREASE PEST CONTROL FREQUENCY AND PERFORM INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TO PREVENT A LARGER INFESTATION.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CHIPS, SODAS, AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. C/A: STORE ALL FOOD AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS/ CUPS 6" OR HIGHER.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(3)(b),(c) - enclosed system, sloped to drain; inspection & cleaning port, protected & secured (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SINK LEAKING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. NO HOT WATER. C/A: REPAIR.

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 RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR. C/A: CLEAN.

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 RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BAR. C/A: CLEAN