Oak Restaurant & Lounge

1505 North Leg Rd Unit A, Augusta, GA 30909

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Oak Restaurant & Lounge six times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about three violations before that.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Augusta restaurant scores 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 7, 2024

Followup

1 minor violation.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed potatoes sugar and grits C/a: Store all food at least 6" off the floor.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed mac&cheese and beef not hot holding at appropriate temperatures. C/a: Hot hold food at 135 degrees F or higher.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no signed employee health agreements. C/a: Have all employees sign employee reporting agreements that were provided to facility.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with build up. C/a: Clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed salmon thawing improperly in prep sink. C/a: Utilize proper thawing methods.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed potatoes stored on floor. Observed ready to eat food stored beside raw beef and salmon. C/a: Store all food at least 6" off the floor. Follow proper storage order. Ready to eat food should be above any raw meat.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored inside sugar and flour containers. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Jan 17, 2024

Initial

1 critical violation.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap under prep sink for raw meat and vegetables. C/a: Have air gap installed to avoid backflow.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oak Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oak Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Oak Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Oak Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Augusta average of 90.

Has Oak Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oak Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oak Restaurant & Lounge 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 Oak Restaurant & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oak Restaurant & Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.

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