Augusta, Richmond County

CAFE ON EIGHTH

226 8TH ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
80
Apr 13, 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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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 yogurt being cold held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler in the bar area. COS- yogurt was thrown away due to being in cooler for 1 day C/A: Maintain TCS food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreement for employee active in food prep for a month. C0S- employee signed agreement C/A: Ensure all food prep employees complete form during onboarding process.

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 pink buildup in bulk ice machine, heavy black debris on racks holding food, and unrecognizable liquid at bottom in reach-in-cooler next to bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.

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 black debris underneath reach-in-cooler in bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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 TCS foods (butter, cheese, and tomatoes) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and on countertop. C/A: Maintain food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in all coolers.

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 heavy whipping cream held past discard date. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature on countertop. COS- shrimp was placed in cooler C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods. Place food in the cooler when not being used.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health reporting agreements on file. C/A: Have all employees read and sign health reporting agreements.

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 response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Obtain written response procedures and bodily fluid clean up kit.

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 food inspection report from 2/1/2024 posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris on floor and on the sides of the floor. C/A: Clean areas.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 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 several time temperature controlled food (cheese, butter, veggie gravy) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: All TCS food cold held should be 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

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: Yes

Observed yogurt and pasta salad stored in RIC past expiration date (May 15th- yogurt, May 30th- pasta salad). Corrected on site: Discarded food. Repeat violation. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard appropriately.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pasta salad stored in RIC without any labeling. C/A: Label all food in storage. Repeat violation.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp thawing in room temperature water. C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods (running water at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigeration, or microwave when cooking immediately).

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed incorrect test strips for sanitizer. Repeat violation. C/A: Obtain correct test strips (Quat).

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and dead gnats inside freezer portion of fridge. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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: No

Observed creole cream sauce and grits stored in RIC without any labeling. C/a: Label all food in storage.

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 sanitizer concentration in sanitizer bucket. C/a: Keep sanitizer buckets changed as frequently as needed and ensure sanitizer concentration is correct.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.