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Butter Expired by Four Months, Coats Stored on Bread Buns and More Snellville Restaurant Violations

Snellville-area restaurants scored As and Bs on health inspections in the previous week.

Below are the results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments. Each report includes a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector.

To see more inspections, visit the health department's searchable website.

Empire Restaurant & Sports Lounge, 2671 Centerville Hwy., Suite 180

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Fratelli's Pizza, 3070 W. Main St. 

  • Date: 1/8/2014
  • Score: 86/B (click here for the full report)
  • Previous scores: 100/A (10/7/13)
  • Violations: Pizza held on counter with reheating not maintained at temperature and not using proper time; multiple toxic chemical spray bottles stored on pan tray table and single-service shelf at front; dumpster overflowing with lids not closed; dumpster must have a drain plug. 
Johnny's NY Style Pizza3035 Centerville Hwy., #10

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  • Date: 1/8/2014
  • Score: 91/A (click here for the full report)
  • Previous scores: 85/B (2/4/13); 91/A (8/8/12)
  • Violations: Employee touched the cooked pizza with bare hand.
Longhorn Steaks of Snellville2120 Killian Hill Rd. 

  • Date: 1/8/2014
  • Score: 94/A (click here for the full report)
  • Previous scores: 95/A (1/3/13); 86/B (6/19/12)
  • Violations: Several plates on the warming station for immediate service were observed with food debris; facility has permit that expired Aug. 31, 2013 posted; in-use scoops closest to walk-in cooler were stored at room temperature; employee observed touching dirty dishes near the dish machine with new, clean gloves.
Red Robin1250 Scenic Hwy.

  • Date: 1/10/2014
  • Score: 80/B (click here for the full report)
  • Previous scores: 90/A (5/23/13); 98/A (12/14/12)
  • Violations: Employee returned from restroom and handled non-food contact surfaces without immediate washing of hands; management not completely clear with diseases and symptoms needed to be reported; cook measured the temperature of a cooked burger without sanitizing thermometer; food debris on food contact surfaces; employee used clear disposable gloves over blue disposable gloves to obtain raw meat products; outdoor garbage receptacle observed with sliding door open; employee coats were stored on buns and among single-service items in dry storage.
Wild Wing Cafe1250 Scenic Hwy., Suite 132

  • Date: 1/8/2014
  • Score: 93/A (click here for the full report)
  • Previous scores: 90/A (8/21/13); 99/A (6/4/13)
  • Violations: Food contact surfaces not being sanitized before use and after cleaning; three containers of whipped butter located in walk-in cooler with use-by date of 9/10/13 and black pepper expired 10/2013. 


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