Red Lobster #0174

440 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909
Seafood
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Red Lobster #0174 located at 440 Walton Way in Augusta, GA underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 3, 2026. This inspection resulted in a score of 70, with one major and five minor violations noted, including issues with food-contact surfaces, contamination prevention, and utensil storage. Previous inspections for this facility have primarily been low-risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 3, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored clean with food debris inside. Observed green and black buildup on door of bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency. Monitor dishes to ensure they are clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employee's phone charging on top of table in kitchen. Observed employee's drink stored in reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store employees' items in a designated area away from food and food prep areas.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored with the handle touching the cheese in cooler. C/A: Store scoops with the handle outside of the food product itself by placing scoop in container of water.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed forks stored with the food contact surface exposed. C/A: Store utensils with food/lip contact surfaces facing down.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed hole and heavy black buildup on floor in bar area. Observed broken floor tiles in dishwashing area. C/A: Clean and repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)