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Restaurant Inspections: October 23

Several dining options at Sugarloaf Mills (formerly Discover Mills) in Lawrenceville, Ga. were inspected and a Mexican restaurant scored a C.

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

Hibachi-San #30 Discover Mills, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway #550
Score: 96 A
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 100 A (6/15/12), 90 A (10/28/11)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Interior of microwave had build-up of food debris. Cleaned. Keep all food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Panda Express #664 Discover Mills, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway #554
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 91 A (6/17/12), 100 A (9/28/11)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
No Violations

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HMS Host - Popeye's Chicken, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway
Score: 90 A
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 100 A (5/25/12), 99 A (10/4/11)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 5-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(5)(a) ] Spicy chicken breast fried to an internal temperature of 139 deg. F, 149 deg. F, & 159 deg. F. Chicken placed back into fryer and cooked for a few minutes longer until it reached a minimum internal temperature of 165 deg. F. Must cook raw chicken to an internal temperature of 165 deg. F for 15 seconds. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Grout to floors missing on some floor tiles; some bits of tile missing/chipped off; walls not sealed in separate storage room absorbing liquid/not clean. Repair floors & seal walls so that they are smooth, durable, nonabsorbent & easily cleanable. New Violation.

HMS Host - Great Steak and Potato, 5900 Sugarloaf Parkway
Score: 85 B
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 100 A (5/25/12), 91 A (11/16/11)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Slicer blade with cheese build up. Had the person in charge clean & sanitize slicer at time of inspection. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight & touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41oF; no time controls/documentation in place. Cheese, sliced tomatoes, sliced turkey above 41 deg. F DISCARDED. Must hold at 41 deg. F or less. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(q) ] Ambient air of open top cooler at 64 deg. F. Not holding food at 41 deg. F or less. Ambient air must be at 41 deg. F or less. Most hold food at 41 deg. F or less. New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Coving/tile damaged in kitchen; walls with liquid absorbed into them (separate storage room). Floors, walls must be smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, & easily cleanable. Repair floor & seal walls. New Violation.

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Sportsline, 2100 Riverside Parkway
Score: 93 A
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 90 A (7/16/12), 92 A (6/6/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 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 not clearly marked to indicate the date by which the food must be consumed, sold, or discarded. Aju made on Saturaday date marked 10-15. the person in charge changed the date to the correct date. 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. 13A, Violation of Code: [.07(3)(d) ] Handwashing sign missing at both bar handwashing sinks. Handwashing signs must be provided at all handwashing sinks. New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Single use cups in food. Cups removed from food. Dispensing utensils must have a handle. If utensil is stored in the food, then the handle must be extended out of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(1)(i) ] Metal shelving unit storing chemicals rusted & in poor condition. 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.

Chonas Mexican Grill, 1032 Old Peachtree Road Suite 301
Score: 73 C
Inspection Date: 
October 23
Previous Score: 99 A (9/5/12), N/A (9/4/12)
Type of inspection:
 Routine
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Upon entry into food prep area, multiple personal open glasses stored on prep table and above prep cooler. All employee beverages must be stored in a disposable cup with a lid and straw and must be stored away from food, prep areas, clean linens, and clean equipment. All beverages were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 4-1A, Raw beef stored over churros and peppers, raw hamburgers and raw bacon stored on same tray, raw ribeye stored above chimichangas and raw chicken and beef stored with fried ice cream and . All violations were observed in 1 dr freezers and chest freezers. Advised that all foods must be stored according to minimum cook temperatures. All raw meats and fish were rearranged. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41F in walk in cooler. All cold held potentially hazardous foods must be maintained at 41F or below. All foods not in compliance were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 11A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(e) ] Observed cheese dip cooling in 5 gallon container in ice bath, where ice was only coming up half way. Effective cooling methods include shallow pans, ice water bath, adding ice as an ingredient, and smaller portions. Cheese dip was placed in 3 smaller pans in ice baths with ice coming to level of product in container. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Ambient temp in walk in cooler at 46F. All equipment must be in good repair and properly adjusted. Cold holding equipment must be capable of maintaining foods at 41F or below. Technician was called during inspection to repair. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(n) ] Lids open on dumpster designated for restaurant. Ensure that doors remain closed while not in use to prevent attraction of pests. Lids were closed. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.


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