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Persis Indian Restaurant & Bar, located at 3112 Washington Rd Suite J&K, Augusta, GA 30907, received a score of 58 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/08/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no Serv Safe/food safety manager’s certification posted. C/a: Obtain a Serv Safe/food safety manager’s certification and post in public view.
Violation #2:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee coffee cup sitting on shelf without covering beside clean dishes. C/a: Cover employee drinks and store in a designated area away from food contact surfaces.
Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed smashed potatoes stored uncovered in WIC. Observed shrimp, shredded cheese, chicken, and cauliflower stored uncovered in RIC near grill line. Repeat violation. C/a: Cover all food in storage.
Violation #4:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed lamb, chicken and goat cold holding above 41 degrees F. on prep top cooler. Observed chicken and shrimp cold holding above 41 degrees F in RIC below prep top on grill. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.
Violation #5:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chemical containers stored on cart alongside clean dishware. C/a: Store chemicals away from food contact surfaces.
Violation #6:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several sauces and food products stored in unlabeled bottles/containers in WIC. Repeat violation. C/a: Label all foods stored outside its original container and/or packaging.
Violation #7:
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
511-6-1.05(3)(a) – cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed prep top cooler/reach-in cooler equipment in front of grill line with an ambient temperature of 54 degrees. PIC is aware equipment is not working properly but is still using equipment. C/a: Obtain alternate equipment for cold holding capacities until current cooler is repaired.
Violation #8:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(r) – food storage, prohibited areas (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several food containers and yogurt stored on floor in WIC. Repeat violation. C/a: Store all food product at least 6″ off ground.
Violation #9:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed scoops stored in sugar, chili powder, and lamb. Repeat violation. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.
Violation #10:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked dishes. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
Violation #11:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed walls and ceilings in kitchen with excess debris and spills. C/a: Clean non-food contact surfaces regularly.
Violation #12:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed two missing ceiling tiles above bathroom area. Observed ceiling tile missing above kitchen door entrance. C/a: Have ceiling tiles replaced/repaired.
Additional remarks:
Joint inspection with Adriana Phillips.
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