Tacocat / Phoramen'l

990 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901

Japanese / Sushi

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tacocat / Phoramen'l has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Tacocat / Phoramen'l's latest score of 78 falls below the Augusta average of 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stored on racks with rust. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried to protect food contact surfaces from contamination. Replace racks.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed 3 chemical bottles without proper identification. C/A: Label all chemicals when stored outside of its original container.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed storage container being used as a scoop inside of rice flour. C/A: Only use scoops. Store scoops with its handle outside of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above raw seafood in walk-in-cooler. COS- food was moved C/A: Store food according to minimum cooking temperatures to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed buttermilk held past use-by dates in walk-in-cooler. COS- milk was discarded C/A: Discard. Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed most recent food inspection report not posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods (cheese- 61 degrees, cheese- 61 degrees, pico de gallo- 55 degrees, cabbage- 55 degrees, shrimp-64 degrees, and fish- 64 degrees) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler and one reach in cooler. COS- manager placed ice underneath food. C/A: All temperature controlled for safety food must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black buildup inside and underneath the spouts of the slush machine in the bar area. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink and black buildup inside ice machine in behind the bar by the WIC. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 11, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods (see above) being cold held above 41 degrees F. C/A: All TCS foods must be kept at or below 41 degrees F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several items being cold held out of temperature (above 41 degrees F) in ptc. See temp above. C/A: Ensure that all items being cold held remain at 41 degrees or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several items in wic out of date or without dates marks. C/A: Properly discard out of date items and ensure proper date marking is used.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed employee eating meal at dish pit. C/A: Employee's should only eat at a location provided for employee meal only.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed product stored on floor in main kitchen. C/A: Ensure all items are stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stacked wet. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to storing.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tacocat / Phoramen'l last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tacocat / Phoramen'l on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tacocat / Phoramen'l?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacocat / Phoramen'l.

How does Tacocat / Phoramen'l compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Tacocat / Phoramen'l most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Tacocat / Phoramen'l's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tacocat / Phoramen'l have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tacocat / Phoramen'l 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 Tacocat / Phoramen'l inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tacocat / Phoramen'l is inspected around three times per year on average.

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