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Knuckle Sandwiches, located at 1149 Broad St in Augusta, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 09/17/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed debris on food racks holding dishes and storage containers. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried on a clean surface protected from contamination.
Violation #2:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS foods (cheese, chicken, and lettuce) being held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in cooler and on countertop. C/A: TCS foods must be cold-held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
Violation #3:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cole slaw held past discard date in cooler. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.
Violation #4:
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 sanitizer stored on top of bucket containing brown sugar. C/A: Separate chemicals from food products.
Violation #5:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(z) – miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed bluetooth speaker sitting on top of bucket containing onions. C/A: Store speaker in a designated area.
Violation #6:
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 debris on floor. C/A: Clean.
Violation #7:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(l) – removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dead bugs in front area. C/A: Remove bugs and consult with a licensed pest control operator.
Additional remarks:
Note: Fix leak under handwashing sink.
Note: Joint Inspection with nursing student, Ethan Summers
Note: Do not use bowls as scoops.
Note: Do not accept dented cans.
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