An "Abundant Amount" of Dead Roaches: Restaurant Inspections Dec. 19

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

Longhorn Steaks of Lawrenceville 5077, 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Suite 6
Score: 97 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 96 A (6/19/12), 85 B (9/19/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 14D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Observed employee handle raw beef then raw fish then cooked items without changing gloves. Employee changed gloves. Discussed with person in charge. Make certain all employees change gloves after handling different types of foods (raw beef, raw seafood, ready-to-eat, etc.). Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 16B, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(j) ] Hose run behind dish machine used for spraying does not have a backflow prevention device. Install backflow prevention device (may be called a "pressure regulator" or "vacuum breaker" at the hardware store). New Violation. 16B, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(r) ] Hand wash sink drain at bar has a leak. Repair. New Violation.

Thai Lotus, 4825 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite E
Score: 88 B
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 87 B (3/24/12), 95 A (2/3/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Observed cooked rice and rehydrated rice noodles being held above 41F with out time as a control measures. PIC discarded rice and recooled noodles. Advised PIC PHF if not using time as a public health control than must keep PHF at or below 41F. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] Observed stickers left on most all of containers. PIC had employee rewash and remove stickers. Advised PIC all stickers on outside of containers must be removed during washing. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Happy China, 851 Oak Road Suite #5
Score: 96 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 90 A (6/5/12), 92 A (11/15/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops. PIC put cloths in bucket to be washed and put new ones in sanitizer buckets. Advised PIC wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer water. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Observed all handles of all coolers with build up on them. PIC cleaned items. Advised PIC all clean doors and handles more often. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Wendy's, 676 Pike Street
Score: 89 B
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 87 B (11/26/12), 88 B (6/12/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 5-1B, Violation of Code: [.04(5)(f) ] Large container of chili reheating since 8:00 AM, temped 84F at 10:07 AM. Time for reheating for hot-holding exceeded 2 hours. Chili was discarded. 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. Correct By: 01/09/2013

Dillon's Restaurant and Sports Bar, 850 Dogwood Road #B-600
Score: 84 B
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 83 B (6/7/12), 90 A (11/8/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Ice machine, can opener, lemon slicer, Miller Lite and Fat Tire beer taps and electric slicer observed with buildup of mold like substance and/or food debris. All food contact surfaces must be stored clean to sight and touch. ***Please note that if this is marked on next routine inspection, permit may be suspended due to having 3 consecutive violations on the same code provision.*** An in formal inspection will be done WITHIN 3-10 days to ensure all items listed have been cleaned. Repeat Violation. 12B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Observed person in charge cooking food with a watch on. Only acceptable jewelry to be worn during food prep is a plain band ring. Watch was removed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(i) ] Observed person in charge cooking food without a hair restraint. Hair longer than 1/2 inch must be restrained. Person in charge put on a hat. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Dispensing nozzle in bar and racks in 2 dr Delfield observed with mold like substance and food debris. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations. New Violation. 16A, Violation of Code: [.06(1)(h),(i) ] Hot water turned off at dish sink. Person in charge indicated that he only uses that sink for thawing and does not want employees using hot water. Advised PIC that all sinks must be supplied with hot and cold water. Dish sink is designated for warewashing but can be used for thawing in one compartment. New Violation.17D, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(d) ] Filters observed dripping oil on table used for food prep and onto floor. Person in charge stated that they had been cleaned 2 weeks before. Ventilation systems must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent contamination. New Violation. 18, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(l) ] Observed abundant amounts of dead roaches on dry storage shelving, under grill and inside storage units. Dead pests must be removed at a frequency to prevent accumulations. New Violation.

Gwinnett Co. Comprehensive Correctional Inst., 750 Hi-Hope Road
Score: 94 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 97 A (6/8/12), 97 A (11/15/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Interior of slicer with slime-like mold-like build up. Slicer with food residue on surface (covered in orange bag). Both itens disassembled & cleaned at time of inspection. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight & touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Wire shelving to right of warewashing sink with build up. Wire shelving 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. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Ceiling by vent on dishwasher with peeling paint. Large fan with build up. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.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.

Subway, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway #FC-8B
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 99 A (3/30/12), 98 A (8/18/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
No Violations

Sonic Drive In Riverside, 2208 Riverside Parkway
Score: 88 B
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 93 A (6/2/12), 90 A (9/3/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Can opener, tomato dicer, and slicer observed with food debris and mold like substance when stored. All food contact surfaces must be stored clean to sight and touch. All were placed at dish sink to soak and be cleaned. ***Please note that if this is marked as a violation on next routine inspection, permit may be suspended due to having 3 consecutive violations under the same code provision. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(8)(b) ] Smoked chipotle sauce stored on shelf with a use by date of 11/15/12. Foods must be discarded by the expiration date, use by date or expiration date. All sauces were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(d) ] Sauces (ketchup, mustard, ranch, chipotle sauce) and oils in squeeze not labeled with common name. All foods taken from their original containers must be labeled with common name. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(q) ] Approximately 6 fryer baskets observed in use with boken metal pieces. All equipment must be maintained in good repair. Person in charge stated that they have been ordered but not received. Please note this is a repeat violation. Repeat Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Hot dog roller, outsides of fryers and inside fryer cabinets, legs on carts, lighting over hot holding unit for fries and tots and grill observed with buildup of grease and food debris. All equipment must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Please note this is a repeat violation. Repeat Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Floors under dry storage racks and coke syrup racks and under dish sink observed with soil and food debris. Floors must be maintained clean to prevent attraction of pests. Please increase cleaning frequency. New Violation.

Buck's Pizza, 850 Dogwood Road
Score: 95 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 96 A (1/31/12), 97 A (8/29/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(q) ] 3 boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. All food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Chicken was moved to bottom racks in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Insides of coolers, dry storage racks in kitchen and in walk in cooler observed with dust and food debris. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Repeat Violation.

Asian Express, 65 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road Suite 6
Score: 92 A
Inspection Date: December 19
Previous Score: 88 B (6/22/12), 95 A (3/1/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Observed improper beverage containers being used in kitchen area. PIC discared items and all employees used proper containers. If using a drinking cup in kitchen area must be single use with lid and a straw. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.11C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(c)] Observed chicken being thawed in a sink of water with out any running water. PIC discared items and thawed the rest of the chicken in running water. When thawing PHF must due one of the following: In proper sink under running water, in a cooler overnight, as a cooking step. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17D, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(d) ] Observed the ventilation system with grease and debris buil up. Advised PIC ventilation system must be cleaned to ensure it keeps working properly. New Violation.