Augusta Gardens

3725 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Augusta Gardens has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Augusta Gardens' latest score of 78 falls below the Augusta average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Develop written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting agreements for staff working in the facility. C/A: Ensure there is a employee health reporting agreement for all kitchen staff. Have available for inspections.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle stored inside the sugar container. C/A: When storing utensils with food, ensure the handle is above the food and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
78
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on the sides of the cooking equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles behind the bulk ice machine. C/A: Repair all broken floor tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed an expired Certified Food Protection Manager certification. C/A: Obtain a new certification w/in 60 days of this inspection.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep/cooking. C/A: Employees w/ beards 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints during active food prep/cooking.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before being stacked.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink & black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean buildup. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed pickles stored on the floor in the walk-in-cooler. C/A: Ensure all food is stored at least 6" off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop stored in mop bucket. C/A: Store mop hanging to air dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
82
Feb 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in the walk-in-cooler uncovered. C/A: Stored all food covered.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-shatter proof bulbs without covers in the main kitchen. C/A: Place covers over the bulbs ASAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Augusta Gardens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Augusta Gardens on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Augusta Gardens?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Augusta Gardens.

How does Augusta Gardens compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Augusta Gardens most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 90.

Has Augusta Gardens' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Augusta Gardens have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Augusta Gardens means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Augusta Gardens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Augusta Gardens is inspected around three times per year on average.