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Subway Scores a U: Restaurant Inspections September 12

The sandwich chain was cited for not washing hands. Also, another sub shop received an A on a followup inspection.

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

Jersey Mike's Subs, 1820 North Brown Road Suite 70
Score: 92 A
Inspection Date: September 12
Previous Score: 72 C (9/6/13), 85 B (4/15/13)
Type of inspection: Followup
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Multiple personal drinks without straws. Personal drinks stored above food service supplies. Drinks DISCARDED. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(u) ] Cut lemons for self-serviced not protected from coughing or sneezing customers. Cut lemons removed from self-service. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. Protective devices for counters, serving lines, salad bars and other similar food displays in food service establishments shall be designed and constructed so as to intercept contaminants which may be expelled from the customer's mouth or nose.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] No chlorine in sanitizer for cloth towels. Prepared fresh sanitizer with 100PPM chlorine. Must maintain safe, but adequate level of chlorine in sanitizer for cloth towels.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Trash on ground surrounding dumpster (including tomato boxes). Right dumpster missing drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.  New Violation.

Main Moon Chinese Restaurant, 1154 Lawrenceville Highway #207
Score: 95 A
Inspection Date: September 12
Previous Score: 97 A (3/26/13), 100 A (2/14/13)
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. Chicken and egg rolls in reach in made two days ago not date-marked. Product date-marked at time of inspection. 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. 14B, Violation of Code: [.05(10)(g)2 ] Unwrapped utensils for self-service with handles not facing the consumer. Had staff fix utensils so the handles faced the consumer. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 14C, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(r) ] Reusing egg cartons to absorb grease/oil off food (stored below colander with cooked chicken). DISCARDED egg carton. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. **"Single-service articles" means tableware, carry-out utensils and other items such as cups, lids or closures, plates, napkins, doilies, bags, containers, placemats, stirrers, straws, toothpicks, and wrappers that are designed and constructed for one time, one person use after which they are intended for discard. "Single-use articles" means utensils and bulk food containers designed and constructed to be used once and discarded. It includes items such as wax paper, butcher paper, plastic wrap, formed aluminum food containers, jars, plastic tubs or buckets, bread wrappers, pickle barrels, ketchup bottles and number ten (10) cans which are not considered durable and cannot be cleaned and sanitized by an approved method.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Subway, 3059 Lawrenceville Highway #M
Score: 68 U
Inspection Date: September 12
Previous Score: 97 A (2/18/13), 95 A (8/9/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-1B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Hands were not washed between changing gloves. Employee was advised to wash hands in between changing gloves. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Wash hands every time you change gloves. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drinking cups did not have lids and were stored in food prep areas. Employees moved cups to a separate location and added lids. Employee drinks should be in disposable cups with lid and straw and stored away from food prep areas. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food
preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Potentially hazardous foods were not being held at a temperature of 41F or below. Employee discarded any food that was above temperature or refridgerated any foods that were out of temperature for less than 2 hours. All cold held potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41F or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 8-2B, Violation of Code: [.07(6)(l) ] Household Raid was found in the kitchen area. Employee removed product from the store. Pesticides intended for household use may not be used.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 12D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(g) ] Tomatoes were washed in the sanitation sink. Employee was advised to wash vegetables in the vegetable sink only and moved to said sink. All fruits and vegetables may only be washed in designated vegetable sink.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation. 14D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employee used same gloves when going from sanitizing sink to handling lettuce. Employee was instructed to change gloves between tasks and changed her gloves. Gloves are a single use item and must be changed between tasks.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Garbage container did not have a drain plug. Drain plugs must be present to prevent leakage from garbage.  New Violation. 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(n) ] Garbage container doors were open. Doors must be closed to prevent the attraction of pests and rodents.  New Violation.


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