Limelite Café

1137 Agerton Ln, Augusta, GA 30909
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Limelite Café four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Augusta restaurant, which scores around 89. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken cold-held above 41F stored inside the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store all cold-held TCS foods at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on storage racks inside the kitchen. C/A: Clean all storage racks. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup and reduce contamination risk.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep C/A: Employees w/ beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints during active food prep. Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop stored improperly inside the ice bin. C/A: Store all scoops with the handle above the food and the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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May 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice machine next to the dry storage goods in the main kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on several walls throughout the bar and main kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning to limit buildup.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a beard restraint during active food prep. Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep C/A: Employees w/ beards or mustaches 1/2" or greater must wear beard restraints during active food prep. Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean food contact surfaces as needed.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed wing sauces stored uncovered under unclean shelf. Observed cigarette (used) stored with dry goods. C/A: Cover wing sauces to prevent possible contamination. Do not stored personal items alongside goods for consumption.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sing at hand sink located at bar. C/A: Have hand washing sign placed near bar hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed unkempt garbage area. C/A: Clean up excessive debris around dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop improperly stored. C/A: Store mops properly when not in use.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fly and gnat presence throughout facility. C/A: Determine a suitable method to deter flies from establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Apr 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed turkey stored in the reach-in-cooler past the use by date. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed Home Defense residential bug spray stored on storage rack. C/A: Determine approved methods to deter and get rid of any pests.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed drinks and bread being stored on the floor. C/A: Store all food at least 6" off the floor.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the scoop handle sitting in the ice. C/A: Ensure all scoops are properly stored and the handles don't touch the food.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup and dust on several pieces of equipment. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Limelite Café last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Limelite Café on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Limelite Café?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Limelite Café.

How does Limelite Café compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Limelite Café most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Limelite Café's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Limelite Café have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Limelite Café 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 Limelite Café inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Limelite Café is inspected around two times per year on average.