Augusta, Richmond County

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

444 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
80
Jun 13, 2025
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (dairy in carafe, cream cheese, yogurt in display cooler). CA: discard dairy placed in carafe for service period (or maintain at 41F or below), turn thermostat on display cooler to keep ambient lower (to keep food 41F or below).

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC/CFSM must actively control: temperatures of TCS food.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Certified Food Manager for establishment. (posted CFSM no longer employed; have 60 days from date of last employment to replace CFSM).

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Store food in tightly covered container (grits, sugar)

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

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 784 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Two door reach in not maintaining food at 41F or below. (Liquid eggs in cooler were only item not off loaded from truck; were 49F).

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC/CFSM must actively control: temperatures of TCS food

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

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Was told this paperwork available to GM who was not present at time of inspection; advise that this paperwork be available for inspection upon request).

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometers must be accurate +/- 2F. Recommend alcohol thermometers (red line) Need probe thermometers to take food temps.

Jul 8, 2024

Followup

Score: 853 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

Display and two door reach in no maintaining food at 41F or below. Avoid overstocking display cooler, avoid leaving doors to reach-in in kitchen open for extended periods of time (cooler rearranged just prior to inspector arrival). Advised to keep 2X/day or every 4 hr temperature logs of food temps.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC/CFSM must actively control: temperatures of TCS food, training of employees on food safety.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post CFSM certificate in public view.

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 6810 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: Yes

Cold TCS foods must be held at 41F or below. Observations listed. (Food transferred to freezer).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC/CFSM must actively control: temperatures of TCS food.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post CFSM certificate in public view.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels available at hand wash sink. (COS: resupplied).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed less than 100 ppm (measured 50ppm) in sanitizer sink; use dispenser to dispense proper concentration, do not dilute with tap water. (COS: reset sink concentration).

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometers must be accurate +/- 2F. Recommend alcohol thermometers (red line) Need probe thermometers to take food temps.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Post in public view: permit, most recent inspection.

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 no available ice scoop at ice machine (may need to order new).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair cabinets to be smooth, easily cleanable.

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

Need sanitizer test strips.

Feb 19, 2024

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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold TCS foods must be held at 41F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM must control: temperatures of TCS food.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post CFSM, most recent inspection.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 726 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CFSM/PIC responsible for: proper temperature control of TCS foods and proper washing of utensils. (CFSM not present at time of inspection).

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Post CFSM certificate in public view.

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

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Was told this paperwork available to GM who was not present at time of inspection; advise that this paperwork be available for inspection upon request).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC described incorrect sequence of dish washing (described wash, sanitize, rinse) CA: inspector instructed PIC on correct procedure.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Jun 12, 2023

Followup

Score: 815 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: transferred food to freezer.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM/PIC responsible for: proper temperature control of TCS foods and written procedure for time as control of TCS foods.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post CFSM certificate in public view. CFSM certificate produced during inspection; post in public view.

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

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 757 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: Yes

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: discarded out of temperature foods.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CFSM/PIC responsible for: proper temperature control of TCS foods (written procedure for time as control of TCS foods), proper washing/sanitizing of utensils.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Post CFSM certificate in public view. CFSM certificate produced during inspection; post in public view.

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

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.

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

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC described incorrect sequence of dish washing (described wash, sanitize, rinse) CA: inspector instructed PIC on correct procedure.