Augusta, Richmond County

CIRCLE K/BLIMPIE #5378

602 SCOTT NIXON MEMORIAL DR AUGUSTA, GA 30907

Food
Latest score
90
Jun 12, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
7

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 904 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certification for the facility. C/A: Obtain and post certification within 60 days of this inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee wearing a wristwatch during active food prep. C/A: Only a single plain band ring on arms/wrists may be worn during active food prep.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Department of Public Health (DPH) food service permit. C/A: Obtain and post permit.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal belongings stored with food and not in a designated area. C/A: Store all employee items in a designated area away from food items.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee wearing a wristwatch during active food prep. C/A: Only a single plain band ring on arms/wrists may be worn during active food prep.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gnat presence in back prep area. C/a: Determine suitable method to deter pests. Cleaning sticky areas will help.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 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 tomatoes-44F/44F/45F, and lettuce-44F cold held above 41F. C/A: Adjust thermostat and monitor temperatures to ensure cold held foods can be kept at 41F or below.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager certification for the establishment. C/A: Obtain a Certified Food Protection Manager certification within 60 days of this 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 the scoop improperly stored inside a container of sugar. C/A: Ensure all scoops are stored with handle above the food and the container.

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: Yes

Observed the dumpster door left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster door(s) remain closed when not in use.

May 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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 missing employee health reporting agreements. C/A: Have all employee health reporting agreements available for inspections.

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: Yes

Observed peppers, onions, and tomatoes past date marks. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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 the previous inspection not posted. C/A: Always keep the most current health inspection posted.

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 clean dishes wet stacked. C/A: Allow the dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the dumpster door left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 796 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ham-45F, cheese-47F, and lettuce 42F cold held above 41F. C/A: All cold held foods must be kept at 41F or below. Adjust thermostats to ensure appropriate temperatures can be maintained.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health reporting agreements. C/A: Ensure all employees sign a copy of the agreement. Have available for inspections.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed peppers and onions past date markings stored in the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips for the sanitizer being used. C/A: Obtain proper test strips.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster doors left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no CFSM certification within the establishment. C/A: Obtain a CFSM certification ASAP.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed peppers and cheese stored past use by dates in the coolers. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food is properly discarded.