Tanks Sports Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
74
Score
Tanks Sports Bar & Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Augusta facility scores 89, putting Tanks Sports Bar & Grill on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes) being cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler and prep top cooler. COS- food was placed on ice C/A: All TCS food must be cold held 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup and debris along the corners and top of the chest freezer in kitchen. Observed black buildup on the dishwashing rack/tray. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces are properly, washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats throughout kitchen. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to unknown red substance ready-to-eat food in reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store food according to internal cooking temperatures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed Certification of Food Safety Management expired (10/19/2025). C/A: Obtain certification ASAP!!
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no evidence of employee health reporting agreements. Observed employee having no awareness of the symptoms of foodborne illnesses. C/A: Have Employee Health Reporting Agreements on file at all times. Retrain employees on the reporting of foodborne illnesses.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sinks blocked with chemicals and bar equipment in bar area. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(l)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing soap and paper towels missing from 1 handwashing in bar area. C/A: Have handwashing stations stored with soap and paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures when responding to vomiting and/or diarrheal events. C/A: Have written response procedures for these events.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black debris on racks holding food in reach-in-cooler. Observed black debris on racks holding food in reach-in-cooler. Observed black buildup in creases of bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup and debris along the corners and top of chest freezer in kitchen. C/A: Ensure food contact surfaces re properly, washed, rinsed, and sanitized to protect food from contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed fish and chicken wings not covered in reach-in-coolers. C/A: Cover all food to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored without a common name label in all coolers in the kitchen. C/A: Label all food with its common name when stored outside of its original container.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect food inspection report posted. C/A: Have most recent food inspection posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scoops in salt, sugar, flour, and rice. C/A: Use scoops and store with handle outside of its original container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris and buildup along sides of cooking equipment and floor. C/A: Clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Hang mops to properly air dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats throughout kitchen. C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
33
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese) cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. C/A: Maintain food below 41 degrees Fahrenheit in all coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed Certification of Food Safety Management expired (10/19/2025). C/A: Obtain certification within 30 days (11/24/2025).
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sinks blocked in bar and main kitchen area with a trashcan, bar equipment, and degreaser. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(l)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing soap missing from 1 handwashing sink in kitchen area. C/A: Have handwashing stations stocked with soap and paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
61
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer test strips. C/A: Obtain sanitizer test strips to test the sanitizer concentration and have in establishment at all times.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed 1 reach-in-cooler not adequately cooling food. C/A: Repair RIC and monitor temperatures throughout the day. Use ice bath until the RIC is properly holding temperatures 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food inspection report of 8/22/2024 posted. C/A: Post most recent food inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in mop buckets. C/A: Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
74
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food (cooked mac & cheese-58, cooked grits-58 degrees and cheese-57 degrees) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach-in-cooler. COS- TCS food has been moved to ice baths. C/A: All temperature controlled food for safety should be cold held at 41 degrees and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed 1 handwashing sink's paper towel dispenser not working and 1 handwashing sink's soap dispenser not working. This would make employees wash in one sink and walk to the other sink to dry off hands. C/A: Fix soap and paper towel dispensers.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed 1 handwashing sink blocked by broom, bucket, and dustpan. C/A: Have handwashing sinks accessible for employees to use.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the incorrect sanitizer test strips (chlorine). C/A: Obtain the correct sanitizer test strips (Quat) to test the sanitizer concentration
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop stored in three compartment sink. C/A: Clean and sanitize three compartment sink after removing mop. Mops should be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
61
Aug 22, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tanks Sports Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tanks Sports Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tanks Sports Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tanks Sports Bar & Grill.
How does Tanks Sports Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Augusta?
Tanks Sports Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.
Has Tanks Sports Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tanks Sports Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tanks Sports Bar & Grill 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 Tanks Sports Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tanks Sports Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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