Augusta, Richmond County

PINNACLE CLUB

699 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food
Latest score
90
Mar 18, 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.

Mar 18, 2026

Followup

Score: 902 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: No

Observed turkey, spring mix, and pimento cheese held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler and prep top cooler. COS- food was moved to walk-in-cooler C/A: Maintain food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.

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, stacked dishes, C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 775 violations

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 butter being held at room temperature using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) without a written policy, documented procedure, or time-stamps to track the 6 hour disposal limit. C/A: Obtain an effective mechanism for using TPHC.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees' drinks stored on prep table and on top of dishwasher machine. C/A: Have drinks in a designated area away from food prep.

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 several food (corn slaw, tomato aoli, whipped goat, and grits) with inconsistent date-marking where prep dates were marked in the use-by field in the coolers. C/A: Use proper date-marking labeling food held over 24 hours with a prep and discard date.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. COS: beard net was put on C/A: Wear beard nets when facial hair growth is one half inch and greater.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed drain clogged causing water and debris to stand above drain in warewashing area. COS- plumber was called to fix within 2 hour window C/A: Repair.

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 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 evidence of Employee Health Reporting Agreements on 2 employees. C/A: Have employees sign the health reporting agreements.

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 black build up inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler and prep top cooler not adequately cooling food. COS- food was moved to a different cooler C/A: Monitor and maintain temperatures at or below 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee's phone, charger, and drink stored on prep table. cos- belongings were moved to a designated area C/A: Place employees' belongings in a designated area with a label stating "Employee Designated Area".

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing a watch and fan necklace during active food prep. C/A: A plain band can only be worn during active food prep.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. C/A: Beards with an inch of growth must be properly restrained during active food prep.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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

Observed several food items stored with no cover. C/A: Ensure that all food items remain covered while in storage.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed multiple food items stored outside of the original container with no label. C/A: Label all food items when storing outside of original container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee take phone call while preparing food. C/A: Ensure that employees are preventing food contamination while preparing food.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spoons stored with food contact surface facing up. C/A: Utensils should be stored with handle facing up to prevent contamination when retrieving.

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: Yes

Obsevered dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 916 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food outside the original containers not labeled. C/A: Ensure all food items are properly labeled.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee talking on cellphone while preparing food. C/A: Ensure all employees have a designated area for personal belongings and prevent contamination during active food prep.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms. C/A: Post signage.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Mutiple scoops stored in/on top of food items. C/A: Ensure all in-use utensils are properly stored.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

May 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.