Food Encrusted on Containers, Grease Buildup on Equipment and Improper Food Handling

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. 22. 

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Recent Inspections:

Amy LaFaye’s
2559 Pharr Avenue
Score: 89
Last inspection: 10/9/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Food encrusted on food containers that were stored clean. Items taken to the dish sink to be washed, rinsed, sanitized, air-dried. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(l) ] Biscuits are stored directly on top of paper towel in the service line hot holding unit. Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(10)(a) ] Food containers were stacked wet nested on the dish shelves. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(2)(m) ] Gap at the bottom of the kitchen exit door; needs door sweep. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.  New Violation.

Antoneta’s Italian Restaurant
2700 Braselton Highway, #8
Score: 89
Last inspection: 10/9/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Plastic crate stored in the line hand sink. Crate removed from sink at the time of inspection. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(3)(b) ] No paper towel at the prep area hand sink. Paper towel provided at the time of inspection. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or 3. A heated-air hand drying device.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(3)(a) ] No soap at the kitchen hand sinks. Soap provided at the time of inspection. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(l) ] New Zealand green mussel boxes/tags not kept for 90 days. Shellstock boxes/tags shall be kept for 90 days.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(d) ] Unlabeled containers of salt, oil, red wine. Food labeled at the time of inspection. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Grease/buildup accumulated on the cookline equipment. Dust/buildup on the soda syrup rack & on the storage shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(5)(k),(l) ] Wastewater leaking from the underside of the dumpster. Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Missing drain plug on dumpster; a plastic bag is used inside the drain. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Food stains on the kitchen walls. Dust/grease/buildup on the kitchen ceiling. Damaged base cove at the corner by the hand sink. Holes/damaged ceiling panels in kitchen. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.  New Violation.

Dooley’s
1862 Auburn Road, Suite 113
Score: 85
Last inspection: 10/10/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Microwave has dried food debris. Microwave cleaned. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to site and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Majority of potentially hazardous foods in walk in above 41F. Cheeses and meats on prep line above 41F. All products above 41F not delivered within the past two hours were discarded. All potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41F or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Marinara sauce below 135F. Sauce discarded. All potentially hazardous foods must be hot held at135F or above.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(c) ] Handwashing sink on front line did not have hot water. Handwashing sink shall be equiped to provide water at a temperature of 100Fthrough a mixing valve or or combination faucet.  New Violation.

Fernando’s
465 Dacula Road, Suite K
Score: 98
Last inspection: 10/9/13
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Observations and corrective actions: 

• Violation of Code: [.05(10)(a) ] Food containers wet nested on dish shelves. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employee used his gloved hands & a cloth towel to wipe down the fryer, then handled tortilla chips with the same gloves. Chips discarded, gloves discarded, employee washed his hands & put on new gloves. used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Five Guys Burger and Fries
3465 Braselton Highway, suite 110
Score: 96
Last inspection: 10/11/13
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Observations and corrective actions: 

• Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Manager not able to communicate all reportable symptoms (listed two plus fever). Provided assessment poster for health policy. Reviewed the symptoms that must be reported by all employees with the person in charge. The person in charge must be aware of all the symptoms that must be reported by all employees and the top five food borne illnesses (diagnosis/exposure). The person in charge muse be able to communicate health policy procedures at time of inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Johnny’s New York Style Pizza
720 Dacula Road, Suite 3-E
Score: 82
Last inspection: 10/10/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Microwave, can opener, and slicer all had dried food debris. All properly cleaned. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to site and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(6)(n) ] Washing dishes with Dishwasher not registering any sanitizer. Owner worked with machine until we could get a proper sanitizing level.A chemical sanitizer used in sanitizing solution for a mechanical operation must meet the requirements specified for the sanitizer.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Time control procedures not being followed, no pizza start or end times, no written documentation for pasta sauce under time control. Procedures written for pasta sauce, pizzas marked with time. If time is used as a control written procedures must be prepared in advance. The food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the time food is removed from temperature control.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] employee preparing salads had a watch and a ring with a stone. Employee removed watch and ring. Employees preparing food may not wear any jewelry on the hands or arms other than a plain wedding band.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employee making pizzas then touched trash can then pulled up pants then went to bagging pasta. Had employee stop wash hands and don new gloves. Gloves are for a single use only and once an interruption occurs or a new activity new gloves must be donned.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(3)(h),(i) ] No test strips available to test sanitizers. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.  New Violation.

Rice Station
2300 Liam Avenue
Score: 93
Last inspection: 10/11/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(d) ] Multiple bulk food items not labeled (spices, etc.). Had facility label product. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(1)(i) ] Shelf below table, drain board rusting. Nonfood-contact Surfaces: 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.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(5)(o),(p) ] Dumpster missing drain plug. Using Drain Plugs: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.  Repeat Violation.