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Live Roaches Found Near Grill: Restaurant Inspections Feb. 21

Several live roaches were found in one Lawrenceville, Ga. kitchen in the latest inspection. Also, a food court at Georgia Gwinnett College scored a U.

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

La Playa, 532 Grayson Highway Suite B-C
Score: 95 A
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 75 C (2/14/13), 91 A (9/17/12)
Type of inspection:
 Follow-up
Violations: 8-2B, Violation of Code: [.07(6)(g) ] Chlorine bleach sanitizer bucket mixed to concentration greater than 200 ppm. Chlorine bleach sanitizer bucket for food contact surfaces should be mixed to 50-100 ppm. Bucket was re-mixed to proper concentration. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Current inspection report not posted. Current inspection report must be posted within 15 feet of front entrance, 5-7 feet off the floor and readable within 1 foot. Current report posted. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Pupuseria Los Campos, 706 Grayson Highway Suite 212
Score: 93 A
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 89 B (9/24/12), 90 A (8/13/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drink bottle (with twist off top) on top of preparation counter at beginning of inspection. Employee drinks should be kept in disposable cup with lid/straw and be stored in designated area away from foods and/or preparation areas. Drink bottle was discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(d) ] Bulk containers of corn flour, sugar and rice not labeled with common name of food. Food storage containers should be labeled with the common name of foods. Containers were labeled. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

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Mikes Mexican Grill, 2522 Cruse Road Suite A1
Score: 61 U
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 87 B (8/30/12), 93 A (5/4/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 1-2, Violation of Code: [.03(2)(a)-(n) ] The person in charge is not performing duties such as ensuring proper hand washing, employee health policy, supplying hand soap at the hand sink, ensuring proper hot holding of potentially hazardous foods, etc. The person in charge must perform duties to ensure food safety. The person in charge performed duties. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-1B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Employee was observed handling cell phone then donned gloves to remove sliced lime from the cooler. Employee must wash hands before donning gloves to work with food. The employee discarded the food and equipment was sanitized. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] The person in charge is unaware of the employee health policy. Each employee must be aware of the reportable symtoms and illnesses. The employee was informed of the employee health policy. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.07(3)(a) ] Hand soap has been replaced with hand sanitizer at the front hand sink. Each hand sink must be supplied with soap. New Violation. Correct By: 03/03/2013. 5-2, Violation of Code: [.04(7)(e) ] A reminder statement is not provided on the breakfast menu. A reminder statement must be provided for raw seafood, meat, or eggs if served undercooked or raw. New Violation. Correct By: 03/03/2013. 6-1B, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Beans and cheese holding on the stove without heat since 1:00 PM, temped 89F and 101F respectively at 1:30 PM. Hot-held potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at or above 135F. Foods were reheated 176F-189F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 8-2B, Violation of Code: [.07(6)(d) ] Residential pesticides stored in the storage room (1), underneath the 3-compartment sink (2), and near the freezer (1). Pesticides used in the food service establishment must be commericial and administered by a licensed professional. The employee discarded the pesticides. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 18, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(k) ] Live roaches were observed crawling near the grill and behind the freezer. The presence of pests must be minimized. New Violation. Correct By: 03/03/2013.

Tailgators Sports Bar and Grill, 150 Hurricane Shoals Road
Score: 95 A 
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 73 C (2/12/13), 93 A (10/3/12)
Type of inspection:
 Follow-up
Violations: 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. In-use, wet wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizing solution. The employee discarded the cloths. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Inspection report with a grade of 93 was posted. The most current inspection report must be posted in public view within 15 feet of the primary entrance, 5-7 feet above the floor, and readable from one foot. The current report was posted. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Buildup of dirt underneath the reach-in coolers, legs of the prep tables, walls near the mop sink, fryers, and dish machine, and the floor in the storage area. Facility must be maintained clean. Correct-by date March 3, 2013. New Violation.

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Georgia Gwinnett College Building A Food Court, 1000 University Center Lane
Score: 64 U
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 100 A (11/28/12), 90 A (4/20/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 1-2, Violation of Code: [.03(2)(a)-(n) ] Responsibilities of the person in charge not met. Please review the responsibilities of the person in charge & re-train employees. New Violation. 3-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(5)(d) ] Parasite destruction documentation for BumbleFish sushi that contains raw fish not adequate and/or current. Facility needs to provide adequate documentation that the fish/fish ingredients in the sushi that are raw or undercooked are parasite free. New Violation. 4-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Carrots and green beans stored below raw chicken in walk in cooler. Raw beef and raw bacon stored above tater tots in freezer. Raw wings stored above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Carrots and green beans relocated to an approved location. Raw meats, raw unpasteurized eggs, raw seafood must be stored below and separately from ready to eat foods. Raw meats, raw unpasteurized eggs, raw seafood must be stored according to cook temperature. New Violation. 6-1D, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Chicken wings and chicken strips in hot holding cabinet under time as a control for food safety not documented with time when removed from temperature control. Burgers under time as a control for food safety in hot holding drawer not documented with time when removed from temperature control. Had facility label each item with as per written procedures with time when removed from temperature control. Facility must document when food is removed from temperature control as per written procedures. **Rule provided. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Cloth towels used to clean after raw chicken stored on counter. Had employee move towels to sanitizer solution. Towels must be stored in sanitizer between uses. Store towels for cleaning after raw meats separately from those used to clean other surfaces. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Utensils without handles in bulk food. Handle to one utensil in food. Had manager remove utensils without handle and handles above food product. Dispensing utensils must have a handle. If dispensing utensils are stored in food, then the handle must be extended out of food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employee working with raw chicken using same pair of gloves for multiple tasks. Employee eventually removed soiled gloves & washed hands. Single-use gloves must be discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occurred in the operation. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(n) ] Unused equipment collecting dust and debris - catering trays and scale. According to the person in charge, these items are not used. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. New Violation.

Jersey Mike's Subs, 1820 North Brown Road, #70
Score: 78 C
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 94 A (8/29/12), 96 A (1/27/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Employee health policy not in place. Manager unable to communicate employee health policy. Aware of Norovirus. Issued assessment poster for the person in charge and an employee poster. Facility needs to inform all employees of their reporting responsibilities. The person in charge must also be able to communicate the health policy upon inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 3-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(1) ] Mold-like substance in marinara. Marinara was DISCARDED. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-2, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(g) ] Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in the establishment for more than 24 hours (e.g., tuna salad, chicken salad, roast beef) not clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food must be consumed, sold, or discarded. Items date-marked at time of inspection. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared and held in the establishment for more than 24 hours must be clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food must be consumed, sold, or discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 11D, Violation of Code: [.05(2)(k) ] Food thermometer not adequately designed for measuring the internal temperature of thin-massed foods. Bi-metallic thermometer not adequate. Food thermometer must be adequately designed for measuring the internal temperature of thin-massed foods. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.02(1)(d) ] Food service permit not posted. Must post food service permit for public view. New Violation. 13A, Choking poster not posted for public view. Must post choking poster for public view. Issued choking poster. New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Trash on ground surrounding dumpsters. Area must be kept free of litter. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Floors throughout facility dirty with build up - edges, corners, below freezer, oven. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation.

Firehouse Subs, 3375 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 105
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: None Available
Type of inspection:
 Required within 90 days of opening
No Violations

Cedar Hill Elementary School, 3615 Sugarloaf Parkway
Score: 96 A
Inspection Date: 
February 21
Previous Score: 100 A (11/2/12), 96 A (2/27/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Dicers and tea nozzles had debris on them. All items were washed and sanitized. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.


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