Restaurant Inspections: November 19

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

Checkers, 919 Buford Drive
Score: 83 B
Inspection Date: November 19
Previous Score: 69 U (11/9/12), 85 B (5/2/12)
Type of inspection: Follow-up
Violations: 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Handwashing sinks being used to dump ice and drinks in. Sinks were rinsed out. Handwash sinks are only be used for handwashing only. Do not use handwash sinks for dumping drinks or ice. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-2, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(g) ] Correctly date-marked refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods not discarded on discard date incidated on package. This facility marks the date of discard. Cheese was marked as 11/18, which was the discard date and was not discarded by that date. Cheese was discarded. Ready-to-eat; Potentially hazardous foods must be discarded by the date indicated on the package by the food prep employees. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 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 and nacho cheese cooling in walk-in cooler in deep pans, tightly covered. Chili and nacho cheese moved to an ice bath to finish cooling. Potentially hazadous foods must be properly cooled by effective methods. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring and a bracelet while preparing food.
Employees removed jewelry. Employees must only wear a plain ring while preparing food and no bracelets or watches on arms. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Most current inspection report not posted in public view as required. An old inspection report with a score of 91 (A) is posted on the drive-thru and walk-up windows. The most current inspection report is dated 11/9/12 with a score of 69 (U). The most current inspection report was posted. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(a) ] Fruit being stored in metal can; please store food in a food grade container. Foods must be stored in food grade containers to prevent contamination from rusted cans. New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Mold present around the 4 compartment sink. Please remove the mold from around the dishwash area. Nonfood contact surfaces must be kept clean. New Violation. 17D, Violation of Code: [.07(2)(i) ] Light cover not in place in dry storage area leaving breakable bulbs exposed. Please replace the light shield. Lights must be covered with a protective shielding. New Violation.

Kacey's Home Cooking, 520 West Pike Street
Score: 90 A
Inspection Date: November 19
Previous Score: 52 U (11/9/12), 98 A (9/28/12)
Type of inspection: Follow-up
Violations: 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Employee was observed using hand sink to wash a plate. Plate was cleaned in the dish machine. Employee not using sinks for intended purposes. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Remarks, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(vi) ] Ice melting in direct contact with raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. Food was transferred to false bottom container. Foods are not protected from contamination while being stored in ice. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Remarks, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(u) ] Mints stored on display in a covered jar with removable lid. Mints were removed. Food not shielded properly on counters, serving lines, salad bars, or other food display at all times. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Previous inspection report with a score of 98 was posted. Current score was posted. Inspection report not posted in public view within 15 feet of the primary entrance, 5-7 feet above the floor, and/or not readable from one foot. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 16B, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(a) ] Additional piping has been added to the warewashing spray hose faucet. Plumbing system not constructed and repaired with approved materials according to law. New Violation. 16B, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(r) ] Leak at the hand sink next to the walk-in cooler. Leak was repaired. Plumbing is not maintained in good repair. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Mango Latino Grill, 3870 Lawrenceville Highway Suite 114
Score: 89 B
Inspection Date: November 19
Previous Score: 58 U (11/8/12), 80 B (2/13/12)
Type of inspection: Follow-up
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Food debris, hair on dishes stored clean on storage shelves. Clean utensils stored in a single-use metal pan that had food debris and a dead bug in it. Items were taken to the dish sink. Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Employee (person in charge) wearing a watch while preparing plantains. Employee removed his watch. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] The most current inspection report was not posted in public view as required - it was laying on a shelf near the permits/certified food safety manager (CFSM) certificate. Most recent inspection report was posted in public view at the time of inspection. Inspection report shall be posted in public view within 15 feet of the primary entrance, 5-7 feet above the floor, and readable from one foot. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Ice scoop handle stored in direct contact with the ice, in the slide top cooler. Scoop was removed from ice. While not in use, food preparation/dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14C, Violation of Code: [.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) ] Single use metal food containers stored with the food contact surface up. Food containers were inverted. Single use items shall be stored inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(a) ] Broken handle on knife - not smooth & easily cleanable. Knife was discarded. Utensils shall be safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth & easily cleanable. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15C, Carbon buildup on the nonfood contact surfaces of multiple pans (in use & stored clean). Sticker residue on nonfood contact surfaces of utensils. Cobwebs & dead spiders on clean dish storage shelves. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment/utensils shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation. 17A, Violation of Code: [.07(2)(l) ] Women's restroom door is not self-closing. Restroom doors shall be self-closing. New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Missing dumpster drain plug. A piece of wood was placed into the dumpster drain. Dumpster shall be equipped with an approved drain plug. New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(n) ] Dumpster lids and doors were propped open. Doors were closed, but the person in charge was unable to reach the dumpster lids. Dumpster lids and/or doors shall be kept closed. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(m) ] Flashlight stored on shelves above customer food. Flashlight was moved away from food. Tools shall be stored away from food, food areas, utensils, equipment, clean linens. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(n) ] Unused fan was stored on shelves above customer food. Fan was moved away from food. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17D, Violation of Code: [.07((5)(j) ] Chess game stored on shelves above customer food. Personal item was removed from food storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.