Restaurant Inspections: August 30

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

GIVE Center East, 723 High Hope Road

Score: 100/A
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 100/A (4/10/2012); 100/A (11/07/2011)
Type of inspection: Routine

No violations

1098 Herrington Road

Score: 82/B
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 95/A (2/20/2012); 95/A (9/27/2011)
Type of inspection: Routine

Violations: Violation of code [.04(4)(a)] An employee was observed using bare hands to slice plantains. Suitable barrier between ready-to-eat foods and bare hands not in use. Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.  Violation of code [.04(6)(d) ] Gravy cooling since yesterday temped 45F center (edge 37F) and curry chicken temped 46F center (edge 41F). Cooked potentially hazardous foods not cooled from 135F to 41F within a total of 6 hours. Foods-discarded.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

, 3157 Club Drive

Score: 96/A
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 69/U (8/23/12); 90/A (3/08/2012)
Type of inspection: Follow-up

Violations: Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] 1. Employee open water bottle stored on the ice machine. Employees drinking from an unapproved, uncovered container in the food prep or food storage area. 2. Employee was observed placing food in mouth in the prep area. Employees eating in food prep and/or storage areas. Container transferred to disposable straw and lid; employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Mike's Mexican Grill, 2522 Cruse Road

Score: 87/B
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 93/A (5/04/2012); 100/A (3/28/2012)
Type of inspection: Routine

Violations: Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Food employee not aware of reporting responsibilities in regards to employee health policy. Each food employee must be aware of restrictions, exclusions, and reporting responsbilities. Employees were informed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] In-house tomatile salsa and spicy salsa held on the tables in squirt bottles for customers while dining temped 45F for about 10 minutes. Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41F. Foods returned to cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Violation of code: [.04(6)(g)] Foods (rice (2), white american cheese, mozzarella cheese, and chicken wings prepared 1-2 days ago without dates of preparation. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods prepared and held in the establishment for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date by which food must be sold, consumed, or discarded. Foods were marked.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.

, 1030 Old Peachtree Road

Score: 88/B
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 95/A (6/04/2012); 94/A (11/09/2011)
Type of inspection: Routine

Violations: Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Personal drinks in open containers (two). Personal drinks must be stored in a single use cup with a lid & a straw. Must be stored where they will not contaminate food, food service equipment, & supplies. Drinks DISCARDED. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Interior of ice machine with mold-like build-up. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight & touch. Ice machine cleaned at time of inspection. IF THIS ITEM IS MARKED OUT OF COMPLIANCE ON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION, THEN THE PERMIT MAY BE SUSPENDED.  Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Floors below dishwasher and ice storage bin with build up. Must be cleaned more often to prevent build up. Repeat Violation. Violation of Code: [.07(5)(n) ] Unused/broken equipment being stored in facility: slicer (not clean), true reach in cooler; warmers; trays. Remove all unused equipment from establishment. New Violation.

, 1032 Old Peachtree Road

Score: 90/A
Inspection Date: August 30
Previous Scores: 83/B (6/04/2012) and 92/A (10/18/2011)
Type of inspection: Routine

Violations: Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Personal drink stored on slicer. Personal drinks must be stored where they will not contaminate food, food service equipment, or supplies. Drink removed from slicer (in an approved container). IF THIS ITEM IS MARKED OUT OF COMPLIANCE ON THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION, THEN THE PERMIT MAY BE SUSPENDED. Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation. Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Multiple cloth towels used and not in sanitizer between uses. Must store in sanitizer between uses. Sanitizer set up and transferred towels into solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Storage racks throughout kitchen with build-up. Must be cleaned more often to prevent build-up. New Violation.

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