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Mold Growing on Cheese: Restaurant Inspections Jan. 28

Several fast food restaurants and on middle school in Lawrenceville, Ga. were recently inspected.

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

Checkers, 919 Buford Drive
Score: 94 A
Inspection Date: 
January 28
Previous Score: 83 B (11/19/12), 69 U (11/9/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 11A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(e) ] Potentially hazardous foods not properly cooled by effective methods (shallow pans, ice water bath, adding ice as an ingredient, etc.) Chili in walk-in cooler in deep pans and tightly covered with plastic wrap. Chili had been prepped 2 1/2 hours ago. Chili was put on an ice bath and stirred in order to reach 41 degrees before 4 hours. Potentially hazadous foods must be cooled by effective methods. Note: Suggest obtaining a larger pan to use for the ice bath so that pans can be submerged into ice and water mixture. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] In-use utensils used for moist foods not stored properly. Scoop used to dispense cream cheese was being stored in a bucket on the prep table. Utensils used to scoop out moist potentially hazardous foods such as cream cheese can be kept in a dipping well (facility does not have one), washed after each use, held in the cooler in a separate container at a temperature of 41 degrees or below or scoop left inside the cream cheese but with the handle up and maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees and below. Scoop was put in the 4 compartment sink to be washed and a new one was stored in the area. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not constructed and/or installed so that they are easily cleanable. Some areas of the building not maintained so that they are easily cleanable. Cove base in disrepair in some areas. Please repair any broken tiles or cove base. The physical facilty must be kept in good repair. Floor in the walk-in cooler needs to be cleaned more frequently, food on floor. Please clean the floor of walk-in cooler. Floors must be kept clean and free of food debris. Repeat Violation. 17D, Violation of Code: [.07(3)(f) ] Light out in walk-in cooler; cannot see food. Please replace light in WIC. Food prep and storage areas must have adequate lighting. New Violation.

Burger King #14519, 1939 Duluth Highway
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
January 28
Previous Score: 100 A (11/30/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
No Violations

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Creekland Middle School, 170 Russell Road
Score: 91 A
Inspection Date: 
January 28
Previous Score: 93 A (10/5/12), 97 A (5/15/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 6-1D, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Several potentially hazardous food items used on the breakfast carts were not properly batch marked as outlined in the written procedure for time control. No batch markings were observed on the containers for the milk, chicken biscuits, or yogurts placed on time control. These items were properly listed on the time control log and were discarded at the end of breakfast however not batch marks were present. The person in charge was advised to ensure all items on time control are batch marked according to the written procedures. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Saigon Cafe, 1030 Old Peachtree Road, #203 
Score: 90 A
Inspection Date: 
January 28
Previous Score: 100 A (10/31/12), 73 C (10/30/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 4-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] In freezer: Raw beef above coconut base and beef broth. Raw chicken above raw beef. Items rearranged properly. Must store raw meats and eggs according to cook temperature. Must store ready to eat food above raw meats/eggs. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(a) ] Strainers with torn surface. DISCARDED damaged strainer baskets. Food service equipment must be maintained in good condition. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(i) ] Surface of shelf on prep table with rusted surface (by dishwasher). Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Storage shelves in walk in cooler with build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.

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Great Wraps, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway #546
Score: 90 A
Inspection Date: 
January 28
Previous Score: 90 A (11/9/12), 71 C (11/2/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 3-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(1) ] Mold/fungus like substance growing on provolone cheese (in long open top cooler - B). Cheese DISCARDED. Food must be unadulterated. Moldy food needs to be DISCARDED. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 3-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(3)(e) ] Two hermetically sealed cans of olives with dents along the seam found on shelf. Cans separated & to be returned to supplier. Must store damaged goods separately from those in good condition. Discard or return to supplier. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(a) ] Fryer baskets with torn/disconnected wire. Food service equipment must be in good, sound condition. New Violation.


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