1714 Short Stop

1714 15Th St, Augusta, GA 30901

Grocery / Market

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at 1714 Short Stop stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Augusta average 89, so 1714 Short Stop trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several foods (lettuce, sliced tomatoes, tuna salad, and ham) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and reach-in-coolers. COS- lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and tuna salad were thrown away after being out longer than 4 hours C/A: Temperature controlled for safety foods must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers. Use temperature logs and check temperatures throughout the day.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no evidence of sanitizer made to sanitize food contact surfaces. Observed no evidence of test strips. C/A: Ensure sanitizer is made to sanitize food contact surfaces. Obtain test strips, quat sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed mop sitting in mop bucket. C/A: Hang mop when finished using it to properly air dry.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed chicken, tomatoes, onions, tuna salad, and sauces stored without a food label in the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Label all food when stored outside of its original container.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee actively preparing food with loose flowing hair. COS- hair restraint was put on C/A: Wear proper hair restraints during active food prep.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed crab salad and bacon held past the 7 day mark in the coolers. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed missing employee health reporting agreements for new employees. C/A: Obtain employee health reporting agreements and have each food prep employee to read and sign. Have the reporting agreements on file at all times.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed gnat inside of mayo stored in prep-top cooler. COS- mayo was discarded C/A: Discard. Monitor condition of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gnat inside of mayo in prep top cooler. C/A: Remove all insects. Discard mayo. Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Aug 26, 2025

Issued Provisional Permit

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several temperature controlled for safety foods (tomatoes, cheese, and lettuce) cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. COS- food was moved to reach-in-cooler C/A: Fix cooler. All TCS food must be held below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed restricted pesticide (Hot Shot and Home Barrier- Spectracide) stored in pantry. C/A: Do not use. Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

511-6-1.07(6)(l)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no evidence of employee health reporting agreements for agreement of employees on reporting symptoms and/or foodborne illnesses. C/A: Obtain employee health reporting agreements and have each food prep employee to read and sign. Have the reporting agreements on file at all times.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid cleanup kit and no written response procedures for contamination events. Observed employees without knowledge on how to clean up contamination events. C/A: Obtain a bodily fluid cleanup kit and written responses for contamination events. Retrain employees on cleanup procedures.

511-6-1.03(6)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed a food inspection report from May 7, 2024 displayed. C/A: Have most recent food inspection report displayed.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1714 Short Stop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1714 Short Stop on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1714 Short Stop?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1714 Short Stop.

How does 1714 Short Stop compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

1714 Short Stop most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has 1714 Short Stop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 1714 Short Stop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 1714 Short Stop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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