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Restaurant Inspections

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Macaroni Grill Re-inspected: Restaurant Inspections May 15

The Italian chain restaurant earned a perfect score on a follow-up.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Romano's Macaroni Grill - Webb Ginn, 1350 Scenic Highway  Score: 100 A Inspection Date: May 15 Previous Score: 74 C (5/6/13), 96 A (1/8/13) Type of inspection: Follow-up No Violations Antogitos Salvadoreno, 2585 Highpoint Road Score: 96 A Inspection Date: May 15 Previous Score: 70 C (5/9/13), 92 A (2/27/13) Type of inspection: Follow-up Violations: 17B, Violation of Code: [.06(5)(n) ] Two garbage containers in the kitchen are not being covered when they are not in use. During slow periods of business, place lids onto the garbage containers inside the restaurant. The garbage must be covered when not in use to prevent pests from being attracted to the food …

manique

12:02 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

I agree. This is very helpful to me and my family.   more ›

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Snellville Waffle House "Has a Roach Problem:" Restaurant Inspections May 14

A local Waffle House had to be shut down for an hour so an exterminator could treat the Snellville restaurant.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Waffle House #1196, 3871 Stone Mountain Highway Score: 88 B Inspection Date: May 14 Previous Score: 91 A (12/3/12), 86 B (6/12/12) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] OBSERVED SEVERAL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD HELD FOODS ABOVE 41°F. FOOD DISCARDED. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT OR BELOW 41°F. NO TIME CONTROLS/DOCUMENTATION IN PLACE.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 6-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(d) ] OBSERVED GRAVY PREPARED 4 HOURS EARLIER AT 70°F. GRAVY DISCARDED. COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE COOLED FROM 135°F TO 70°F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70°F TO 41°F …

manique

12:36 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013

WOW!!! well this is the reason I will not be eating at this Waffle House!!!   more ›

Friday, May 10, 2013

Longhorn Scores a B: Restaurant Inspections May 9

A Chinese restaurant was also inspected.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Longhorn Steaks #5301, 1350 Scenic Highway Score: 87 B Inspection Date: May 9 Previous Score: 91 A (12/5/12), 87 B (6/18/12) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 4-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] In the walk in cooler raw beef found stored above open package of ready to eat hot dogs, raw beef and bacon stored above cheese and milk, and raw shrimp thawing above package of ready to eat soup and lobster mix. In addition in the 2 door cooler portioned raw eggs were stored above ready to eat potatoes and cheese sauce. The person in charge rearranged all these items to the proper storage order and was given a storage chart to review …

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Steak N Shake Checked Out: Restaurant Inspections May 7

The burger place had a repeat violation.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Steak N Shake, 1610 Scenic Highway Score: 92 A Inspection Date: May 7 Previous Score: 96 A (1/23/13), 100 A (12/14/12) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Observed employee wipe tables down with one sanitize cloth. Had employee clean tables with one of the approved methods. Tables should be cleaned using one of the approve methods (2-bucket method or spray bottle and single service towel- handout provided) Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14B, After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils not air-dried. Observed pans stacked wet after being washed. Pans separated to air dry. After cleaning and sanitizing…

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Macaroni Grill Scores a C Again: Restaurant Inspections May 6

Several restaurants at The Shoppes at Webb Ginn were recently inspected. Also, a live roach was found at a wing restaurant.

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: Romano's Macaroni Grill - Webb Ginn, 1350 Scenic Highway  Score: 74 C Inspection Date: May 6 Previous Score: 96 A (1/8/13), 75 C (12/28/12) Type of inspection: Routine Violations: 2-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(a) ] Employee is slicing cheese from a large block using a bare hand and a cutting glove on the other hand. Employee's bare hand is contacting the sliced pieces. This cheese will be grated at tables. (Must discard the portion which contacted bare hand.) Bare hands are not allowed to contact ready-to-eat foods. All employees engaged in food preparation tasks must adhere to kitchen policies on safe food handling. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 4…

Kinda Wallace

9:53 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

I can't believe Atlanta's best wings still had an A when there are roaches there.   more ›

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Hibachi Buffet Raises Score; Food Debris and Expired Milk at Waffle House

Restaurant inspections in Snellville for April 21 - 28.

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.  To see more inspections, visit the Gwinnett Health Department’s searchable website. Name: Hibachi Buffet Location: 2059 Scenic Highway Suite 117 Score: 92/A Previous scores: 75/C, 96/A Deficiencies observed: In use wet wiping cloths found stored on tables and cutting boards. The most current inspection report was not posted in public view as required.  Name: Krystal Location: 2484 Highway 78 Score: 88/B Previous scores: 85/B, 90/A Deficiencies observed: An employee was observed placing raw beef patties on the grill then used same gloves to place …

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Crystal Huskey

12:07 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Well that's very strange. I will look into it!   more ›

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Uncle Vito's Scores High After a Big Fail, Hibachi Buffet Revisited

Restaurant inspections in Snellville for April 14 - 21.

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.  To see more inspections, visit the Gwinnett Health Department’s searchable website. Name: Arby's Location: 2697 Main Street West Score: 91/A Previous scores: 96/A, 87/B Deficiencies observed: Observed multiple cold held 41°F on prep line. Food discarded.  Name: China House II Location: 4002 Highway 78 Suite 210 Score: 91/A Previous scores: 86/B, 93/A Deficiencies observed:  Raw shrimp cooked to internal temperature of 143F. Eggs for immediate service, whole fish, whole beef, or whole pork must be cooked to an internal temperature of 145F or above …

TOWG

5:01 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Glad to see Uncle Vito's bounce back. Used to eat there all the time but haven't been in a couple of years. Gonna make it a point to stop by for a slice this week.   more ›

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Expired Cheese, Breeding Flies

Restaurant inspections in Snellville for April 8 - 13.

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.  To see more inspections, visit the Gwinnett Health Department’s searchable website. Name: Enzo's Pizza Location: 3070 Highway 78 Score: 70/C Previous scores: 93/A, 80/B Deficiencies observed:  Pizza sauce is held under time as a control without proper labeling or documentation in place. Pre-cooked pizzas are held under time as a control without being marked with the start and discard time on the rack.  Alfredo sauce was left to cool down in the original pot in which the sauce was cooked. This sauce in the original pot was placed inside an outdoor …

Dr. Bill

3:13 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013

Used to get pizza from Uncle Vito's all the time. I've noticed it going downhill over the last couple of years. This story confirms why the quality has gone down. Sorry Uncle Vito, you've officially seen my last visit.   more ›

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Brookwood High Visited; Japanese Restaurant Has Unclean Conditions

Restaurant inspections in Snellville for April 1 - 7.

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.  To see more inspections, visit the Gwinnett Health Department’s searchable website. Name: American Deli Location: 3425 Centerville Highway Score: 91/A Previous scores: 71/C, 100/A Deficiencies observed:  Raw philly beef stored above precooked ham and turkey in the prep cooler; 2. raw beef patties stored above lemon pepper sauce in the walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and display. The employee removed the ready-to-eat foods from below the raw foods.   Name: Brookwood High School …

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Restaurant Inspections: Grease, Mold and Unwashed Mixing Bowls

Restaurant inspections in Snellville for March 23 - March 31.

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week.  To see more inspections, visit East Metro’s searchable website. Name: American Deli Location: 3425 Centerville Highway #3D Score: 71/C Previous scores: 100/A Deficiencies observed:  An employee was observed returning from outdoors, entered the facility and placed a container of gyro in the preparation cooler. Food employees must wash hands at a frequency to prevent contamination of food and/or equipment. Chicken wing mixing bowls used at 11:30 a.m. are washed at the end of the business day, 9:30 p.m. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at least …

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