Augusta, Richmond County

AUGUSTA GARDENS

3725 WHEELER RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Feb 5, 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 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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 no employee health reporting agreements for staff working in the facility. C/A: Ensure there is a employee health reporting agreement for all kitchen staff. Have 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.

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 handle stored inside the sugar container. C/A: When storing utensils with food, ensure the handle is above the food and the container.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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 the sides of the cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 broken floor tiles behind the bulk ice machine. C/A: Repair all broken floor tiles.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 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 an expired Certified Food Protection Manager certification. C/A: Obtain a new certification w/in 60 days of this inspection.

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 buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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 w/ beards 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints during active food prep/cooking.

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 being stacked.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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 & black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean buildup. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pickles stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. C/A: Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off of the floor.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored in mop bucket. C/A: Store mop hanging to air dry.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food stored in the walk-in-cooler uncovered. C/A: Stored all food covered.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-shatter proof bulbs without covers in the main kitchen. C/A: Place covers over the bulbs ASAP.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in RIF stored uncovered. C/A: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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