Toast the Event Bar

1135 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Toast the Event Bar has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Augusta restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cheese and bacon held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach-in-cooler. COS- food was thrown away C/A: Do not prop door open. Monitor temperatures, so that food is held 41 degrees Fahrenheit in coolers.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed bread held past use-by dates. C/A: Monitor use-by dates of all food. Use or freeze bread according to use-by date.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup in bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup in frozen drink spouts. Observed debris and buildup in coolers and microwave. Observed debris on fan sitting above clean dishes. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food in reach-in-cooler uncovered. C/A: Cover all food to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed standing water throughout kitchen. C/A: Clean.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup in bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup in frozen drink spouts. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee's phone charging on wireless charger on top of prep top cooler. COS- items removed C/A: Store employee items in a designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on fan sitting on shelf above clean pans. C/A: Clean to prevent contamination on food contact surfaces.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 12 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed restricted use pesticide (Raid) stored with chemicals. C/A: Ensure you are only using approved, commercial grade pesticides.

511-6-1.07(6)(l)

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed employee "wash" hands with no soap. C/A: Retrain employees on proper handwashing.

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed several items (raw poultry, raw beef, ready-to-eat foods) stored out of order inside freezer and ice bath. C/A: Ensure proper storage order is followed to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no soap or paper towels at handwashing sink, C/A: Ensure handwashing facilities are always stocked.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM on site. C/A: Obtain ServSafe or alternate food protection certification as soon as possible.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored in handwashing sink. C/A: Ensure handwashing sink is used for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed build-up inside microwave. C/A: Increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on floor and wall behind grill. C/A: Clean immediately and increase cleaning frequency.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live roaches all throughout kitchen. C/A: Obtain commercial pest control. Continue until issue is resolved.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed items stored outside original packaging with no label. C/A: Label all items when storing outside of original container.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed packs of chicken sitting in sink to thaw with n proper method being used. C/A: Ensure use of proper methods when thawing foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored inside items with handle touching. C/A: Store scoops in a way that handle does not touch product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Toast the Event Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Toast the Event Bar on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Toast the Event Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Toast the Event Bar.

How does Toast the Event Bar compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Toast the Event Bar most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Toast the Event Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Toast the Event Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Toast the Event Bar 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 Toast the Event Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Toast the Event Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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