Augusta, Richmond County

COUNTRY INN & SUITES

103 SHERWOOD DR AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
73
Sep 9, 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.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 739 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. (Waffle mix, cream cheese in self-serve reach in cooler).

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

Write standard operation procedure for time as food safety control on TCS food to be discarded at end of service period. List all foods that time is used as control. Other foods must be held at 41F or below, 135F or above. (Do not need to list non-TCS foods, such as bread; do need to list items such as waffle mix, cream cheese in display cooler if unable to hold 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: Yes

CFSM/PIC must control food temperatures, time as food safety control, employee illness training/documentation.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

All employees must have signed employee illness reporting sheet on file and available for inspection. (Not available for employee working kitchen at time of inspection).

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.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Must be accurate to within +/- 2F.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair leaky sink drain.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair cabinets to be smooth, cleanable.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(c) - fixed equipment, elevation or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor-mounted equipment not sealed or with legs providing at least 6-inch clearance between floor and equipment. Refrigeration must be commercial grade.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 794 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. (Waffle mix, items in self-serve reach in cooler).

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

Write standard operation procedure for time as food safety control on TCS food to be discarded at end of service period. List all foods that time is used as control. Other foods must be held at 41F or below, 135F or above. (Do not need to list non-TCS foods, such as bread; do need to list items such as waffle mix, cream cheese in display cooler if unable to hold 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: Yes

CFSM/PIC must control: food temperatures, time as food safety control

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

All employees must have signed employee illness reporting sheet on file and available for inspection. (Not available for employee working kitchen at time of inspection).

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 745 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. Yogurt in reach in on buffet line was 47F).

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 must control: food temperatures, dishwashing procedures.

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

Observed dishwashing without sanitizing step. (Wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry utensils). (CA: inspector coached PIC on proper procedure).

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair leaky sink drain.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post most recent inspection.

Nov 18, 2024

Followup

Score: 778 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 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: No

CFSM/PIC must control: food temperatures, employee illness documentation, dishwashing procedure, time as safety control.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired Food Manager Certification.

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

All employees must have signed employee illness reporting sheet on file and available for inspection. (None available for employee working kitchen at time of inspection). CA: have all kitchen employees sign reporting sheet.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Provide single use towels for hand drying.

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

Observed dishwashing without sanitizing step. (Wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry utensils).

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post most recent inspection.

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

Repair cabinets, repair leaky sink drain.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 7510 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 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: No

CFSM/PIC must control: food temperatures, employee illness documentation, dishwashing procedure, time as safety control.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired Food Manager Certification.

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

All employees must have signed employee illness reporting sheet on file and available for inspection. (None available for employee working kitchen at time of inspection). CA: have all kitchen employees sign reporting sheet.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Soap dispenser did not work at time of inspection. Dispenser should be moved to hand wash sink (was over three compartment sink).

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Provide single use towels for drying hands.

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

Observed dishwashing without sanitizing step. (Wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry utensils).

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post most recent inspection.

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

Repair leaking sink drain.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 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 packaged, precooked eggs in three compartment sink at 73F (was told they had been thawing one hour). CA: use proper thawing procedures to thaw such that food does not exceed 41F for extended period (thaw in refrigerator at 41F or under cold, running water not exceeding 70F or as part of continuous cooking process).

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

All employees must have signed employee illness reporting sheet on file and available for inspection. (None available for employee working kitchen at time of inspection). CA: have all kitchen employees sign reporting sheet.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soap dispenser did not work at time of inspection. Dispenser should be moved to hand wash sink (was over three compartment sink).

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Repair cabinets to be smooth, cleanable. Refrigerators should be commercial grade.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 815 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

All TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or below (cream cheese in display refrigerator @ 45F: see temp list).

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

Write standard operation procedure for time as food safety control on TCS food to be discarded at end of service period. List all foods that time is used as control. Other foods must be held at 41F or below, 135F or above. (Do not need to list non-TCS foods, such as bread; do need to list items such as waffle mix, cream cheese in display cooler if unable to hold at 41F or below).

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

Keep approved sanitizer (not chlorox cleanser/sanitizer spray) on hand at pot wash sink (can use commercial bleach, quat sanitizer) None available at time of inspection. PIC demonstrated wash procedure without sanitizing step: wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry multiuse utensils.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post most recent inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair cabinets to be smooth, cleanable. Refrigerators should be commercial grade.

May 25, 2023

Followup

Score: 864 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

All TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or below (cream cheese in display refrigerator @ 44F: see temp list).

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

Write standard operation procedure for time as food safety control on TCS food to be discarded at end of service period. List all foods that time is used as control. Other foods must be held at 41F or below, 135F or above.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Keep approved sanitizer (not chlorox cleanser/sanitizer spray) on hand at pot wash sink (can use commercial bleach, quat sanitizer) None available at time of inspection.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Post most recent inspection.