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Central Gwinnett, Richards MS Cafeterias Inspected: Restaurant Inspections Mar. 28

Also, a Waffle House in Lawrenceville, Ga. scored a C.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County:

Central Gwinnett High School, 564 West Crogan Street
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 91 A (8/16/12), 96 A (1/27/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
No Violations

La Playa, 532 Grayson Highway Suite B-C
Score: 77 C
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 95 A (2/21/13), 75 C (2/14/13)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] PIC not knowledgeable of employee health policy and what were the reportable symptoms/diseases. PIC must be knowledgeable of employee health policy and be aware of which symptoms/diseases are reportable and when to restrict/exclude employees. PIC was advised on employee health policy. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Water bottle with twist off top stored on preparation table, water bottle (opened) stored in prep cooler & employees open drink can stored in prep cooler over foods to be served to patrons. Keep employee drinks in disposable cup with lid/straw and store in area to prevent contamination. Drinks were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Sanitizer bucket stored in main handsink, employee using main handsink to dump orange juice. Use handsinks for handwashing only, no other use is permitted. Sanitizer bucket was removed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 4-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Raw chicken stored over chicken broth in lower prep cooler & raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in the 1-dr True reach-in. Store raw animal products according to cook temperatures and/or bacteria load. Foods were re-arranged. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. 6-2, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(h) ] Multiple cooked foods that were date marked not sold, consumed and/or discarded within seven days. Cooked potentially hazardous foods that are properly date marked must be sold, consumed and/or discarded within seven days to prevent bacteria growth. Foods were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Current inspection report not posted (05/12 inspection posted at bar area). Post current report within 15 feet of front entrance, 5-7 feet off floor and readable within 1 foot. Current report posted. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 18, Violation of Code: [.07(2)(m) ] Self-closer broken on front and rear doors. Outer openings should be protected (with self-closers) to help prevent entry of pests/vermin from entering the facility. Repair self-closers on front/rear doors. New Violation.

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Cosmos Original Little Italy Pizza, 144 East Crogan Street
Score: 91 A
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 96 A (9/24/12), 96 A (1/18/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 6-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(d) ] Spaghetti sauce cooling since 03/27 temped at 53 F center and 49 F on the edges. Cooked potentially hazardous foods should be cooled from 135 F to 70 F in two hours and from 70 F to 41 F in an additional four hours (six hours total to 41 F). Sauce was discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

J.E. Richards Middle School, 3555 Sugarloaf Parkway
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 100 A (9/17/12), 100 A (3/5/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
No Violations

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New Arrivals Cafe at Gwinnett Medical Center, 1000 Medical Center Boulevard
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 92 A (12/4/12), 100 A (6/1/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
No Violations 

Wendy's, 676 Pike Street
Score: 86 B
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 89 B (12/19/12), 87 B (11/26/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 6-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(d) ] Chili cooling since 1:00 AM, temped 46F at 11:33 AM in the walk-in cooler. Cooked potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 135F to 41F within a total of 6 hours. The employee discarded the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 11A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(e) ] Chili cooling for 10 hours did not reach 41F. Potentially hazardous foods must be properly cooled by effective methods (shallow pans, ice water bath, adding ice as an ingredient, etc.). The employee discarded the foods. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(2)(c) ] Floors in the walk-in cooler are torn and the seal is no longer present for the stainless steel panels. Walls or floors are no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation.

Waffle House #1684, 1255 Scenic Highway
Score: 72 C
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 90 A (12/31/12), 94 A (7/18/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 2-1B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Food employees not cleaning hands immediately before engaging in food prep. Food employees not washing hands at a frequency to prevent contamination of food and/or equipment. At time of inspection, observed employee crack raw shelled eggs, remove gloves, and then proceed to put on new gloves and handle ready-to-eat foods (bread). Observed several employees put on gloves and prepare foods (toast, etc.) without first washing hands. Observed employee handle raw hamburger patty with gloves, remove gloves, and then put on new gloves and handle clean utensils without washing hands between glove change. Employees corrected and advised on proper handwashing and glove usage procedures. Must ensure hands are washed when needed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Food contact surfaces not clean to sight and touch. Interior of ice machine has buildup of debris around shoot. Must ensure all food contact surfaces including ice machine is clean to sight and touch. Repeat Violation. 6-1B, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Hot-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained above 135oF; no time controls/documentation in place (as stated on temperature observations). Foods discarded. Must ensure all potentially hazardous hot-held foods are maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(d) ] Cooked potentially hazardous foods not cooled from 135oF to 70oF within 2 hours. At time of inspection, observed container of chili being cooled in vegetable preparation sink. Internal temperature of chili at 90 - 108 degrees Fahrenheit (internal temperature taken at 10 A.M.) Label located on container of chili stated chili was cooked at 7 A.M. Chili discarded. Must ensure cooked potentially hazardous foods are cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenhiet to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(g) ] Observed container of cooked chili being cooled in vegetable preparation sink. Chili removed from prepartion sink at time of inspection. Preparation sink cleaned and sanitized. Must ensure only fruits and vegetables are washed in vegetable preparation sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Single-use gloves used for multiple tasks that present risk for cross-contamination. Observed employee crack raw shelled eggs and then proceed to handle clean plate with same pair of gloves. Advised person in charge on proper glove usage procedures. Must ensure gloves are not used for multiple tasks that present risk for cross contamination. New Violation.

Life Time Fitness, 1823 North Brown Road
Score: 91 A
Inspection Date: 
March 28
Previous Score: 80 B (12/27/12), 87 B (6/1/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 1-2, Violation of Code: [.03(3)(a)-(d) ] Certificate for the certified food safety manager, Robert Granda, was a photocopy (Robert Granda 519178 7/25/14). The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. Will recheck in 3-10 days. New Violation. 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Person in charge (PIC) could not convey employee health policy: 5 symptoms, 5 illnesses, restricting/excluding requirements, reporting requirements. Training provided on employee health policy; employee health policy sign provided at the time of inspection. PIC shall convey knowledge of the employee health policy (symptoms, illnesses, restricting/excluding requirements, reporting requirements. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] Sticker residue left on food containers. Ice buildup inside the self service Fruitfull freezer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.


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