Finish Line Cafe

3960 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Finish Line Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Finish Line Cafe's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed an employee not wearing a hair restraint during active food prep. C/A: Employees must wear hair restraints during active food prep.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and coving pulling away in the men's and women's restrooms. C/A: Repair walls and coving.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside the vent/hood. C/A: Clean and/or have serviced.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed food items not labeled outside the original container. C/A: Label all food items stored outside the original container.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed bags in reach in freezer with no labels. C/A - label and date all food when removing it from original container.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee cooking without wearing a hair restraint. C/A: Ensure hair restraints are worn during active food prep/cooking.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and coving pulling away in the men's and women's restrooms. C/A: Repair walls and coving.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside the vent/hood. C/A: Clean and/or have serviced.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee cooking without wearing a hair restraint. C/A: Ensure hair restraints are worn during active food prep/cooking.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster door left open. C/A: Ensure the dumpster door(s) remain closed when not in use.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged walls and coving pulling away in the men's and women's restrooms. C/A: Repair walls and coving.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed buildup inside the vent/hood. C/A: Clean and/or have serviced.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

May 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips for sanitizer. C/A: Obtain new test strips for sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cooking oil being stored on the floor. C/A: Ensure all food items are stored at least 6" off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Observed standing water under the counter at the bar. C/A: Clean up all standing water and check for leaks.

511-6-1.06(4)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster door left open. C/A: Ensure all dumpster doors remain closed when not in use.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris and dust buildup throughout the kitchen and on vents. C/A: Clean all equipment. Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.07(2)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gnats and flies throughout the kitchen area. C/A: Determine approved method to get rid of and deter pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Finish Line Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Finish Line Cafe on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Finish Line Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Finish Line Cafe.

How does Finish Line Cafe compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Finish Line Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Finish Line Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Finish Line Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Finish Line Cafe 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 Finish Line Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Finish Line Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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