Cafe on Eighth
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Cafe on Eighth, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Augusta restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt being cold held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler in the bar area. COS- yogurt was thrown away due to being in cooler for 1 day C/A: Maintain TCS food at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed missing Employee Health Reporting Agreement for employee active in food prep for a month. C0S- employee signed agreement C/A: Ensure all food prep employees complete form during onboarding process.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup in bulk ice machine, heavy black debris on racks holding food, and unrecognizable liquid at bottom in reach-in-cooler next to bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed black debris underneath reach-in-cooler in bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed heavy whipping cream held past discard date. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (butter, cheese, and tomatoes) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and on countertop. C/A: Maintain food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in all coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature on countertop. COS- shrimp was placed in cooler C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods. Place food in the cooler when not being used.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
70
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health reporting agreements on file. C/A: Have all employees read and sign health reporting agreements.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. C/A: Obtain written response procedures and bodily fluid clean up kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food inspection report from 2/1/2024 posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floor and on the sides of the floor. C/A: Clean areas.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
74
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several time temperature controlled food (cheese, butter, veggie gravy) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: All TCS food cold held should be 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed yogurt and pasta salad stored in RIC past expiration date (May 15th- yogurt, May 30th- pasta salad). Corrected on site: Discarded food. Repeat violation. C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard appropriately.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pasta salad stored in RIC without any labeling. C/A: Label all food in storage. Repeat violation.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect test strips for sanitizer. Repeat violation. C/A: Obtain correct test strips (Quat).
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp thawing in room temperature water. C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods (running water at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigeration, or microwave when cooking immediately).
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and dead gnats inside freezer portion of fridge. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
55
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed creole cream sauce and grits stored in RIC without any labeling. C/a: Label all food in storage.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer concentration in sanitizer bucket. C/a: Keep sanitizer buckets changed as frequently as needed and ensure sanitizer concentration is correct.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe on Eighth last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe on Eighth on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe on Eighth?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe on Eighth.
How does Cafe on Eighth compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Cafe on Eighth most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.
Has Cafe on Eighth's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe on Eighth have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe on Eighth means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe on Eighth inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe on Eighth is inspected around two times per year on average.
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