Hooters in Augusta receives a 60% on their recent health inspection

Hooters, located at 2834 Washington Rd in Augusta, received a score of 60 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/23/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed both cooks on main line not wash hands at several points throughout inspection. Observed both cooks simply place on gloves in replace of hand washing. C/a: You must wash hands in between changing tasks and prior to food prep.

Violation #2:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed large container of pickles left uncovered at front line near meat breading area. Observed Texas BBQ seasoning uncovered in dry storage. C/a: Cover food in storage.

Violation #3:
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 tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese on prep top cooler cold holding above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold food at 41 degrees F or lower.

Violation #4:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed honey mustard stored in RIC with use by date of 5/16/24. Observed label for sliced steak with “use by 5/15” on front grill line. C/a: Monitor use by dates and expiration dates closely and discard approrpiately.

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 mops soiled and improperly stored on kitchen floor. C/a: Hang mops properly to dry.

Violation #6:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed last inspection posted out of view of the public. C/a: You must post the most recent inspection in public view.

Violation #7:
16C – sewage and waste water properly disposed
511-6-1.06(4)(a) – sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed standing water in back prep area near RIC and main line. C/a: remove standing water to prevent accidents.

Violation #8:
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 and clutter throughout kitchen and storage areas. C/a: Clean.

Violation #9:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flies and gnats throughout kitchen. C/a: Determine method to deter flies from food prep areas.

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