Dirty Dishes, Dented Cans and Debris-Encrusted Dicer

The health department is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores posted on the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale Health Departments website as of Oct. 29. 

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Recent Inspections:

Del Rio Mexican Restaurant
1342 Auburn Road
Score: 91
Last inspection: 10/23/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Hot dogs and sausage stored in with the raw beef. Items moved into proper storage. All foods must be stored to prevent contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(e) ] Employee was opening multiple cans of pineapple and three of those cans were dented. One dented can of apples in dry storage. Food/cans removed from use at the time of inspection. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Chicken holding in the hot holding unit was <135F (see temperature chart). Food was reheated in the oven at the time of inspection. Potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Ice buildup in the walkin freezer: ceiling, shelves, food packages. Maintain equipment in good repair.  Repeat Violation.

Hong Kong
720 Dacula Road
Score: 83
Last inspection: 10/23/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drink coffee cup on food contact area, not disposable no lid, no straw. Employee cup removed from kitchen. Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw and stored to prevent contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Raw vegetable in front of raw meats in prep cooler. Rearranged so carrots are behind raw meats. Foods must be stored in such a way as to prevent contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(g) ] Items in cooler with no date marking. Wantons, cooked chicken etc. Items date marked with the proper date. All potentially hazardous prepared foods must be date marked and discarded within 7 days.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Luigi’s
2300 Liam Avenue
Score: 92
Last inspection: 10/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Dicer has dried food debris. Dicer washed properly. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(6)(g) ] Sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets above 100ppm chlorine. Sanitizer buckets redone to proper levels. Sanitizer must be maintained within acceptable limits(50-100ppm for chlorine)  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Score: 100
Last inspection: 10/24/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• none

Waffle House
725 Harbins Road
Score: 96
Inspection date: 10/25/2013
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Dishes stored as ready to be used had food residue on them (coffee mugs had food particles inside, coffee mugs next to soda station had soda on them, plates had black smudges). Items were cleaned. Food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.