Restaurant Scores a 69, Subject to Closure if Third Repeat Violation Occurs

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 Nov. 26. 

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Recent Inspections:

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El Molcajete
1700 Winder Highway, Suite 113
Score: 75
Last inspection: 11/20/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(h) ] No shellstock/information tags for New Zealand mussels. Mussels discarded. Shellstock tags shall remain with the container until the container is empty.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(6)(n) ] Dishwasher not registering at least 50 ppm sanitizer. New sanitizer bucket attached and dishwasher ran until sanitizer registered between 50-100 ppm. Must have proper sanitizing solution, chlorine sanitizer must be within 50-100 ppm.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(6)(b) ] Bottle with cleaner for grill not labeled. Bottle labeled. Working containers of cleaners shall be clearly labeled with the common name of the material.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(6)(q) ] Cut medicine and bandaids stored on counter beside and above prep table. Items removed from the area or discarded. First aid supplies shall be located in a kit or container and stored to prevent contamination of food or food contact surfaces.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(l) ] No tags/information labels kept for New Zealand Mussels. Shellstock tags must be kept for a minimum of 90 days after sale of the product.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Employee preparing food wearing a string bracelet. Had employee remove bracelet. Employees handling food must not wear any jewelry on their arms or hands other than a plain wedding band.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Scoops stored in the product. Scoops removed. In Use utensils must be stored so the handle is above the food.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(3)(h) ] Employee phone and keys on food prep tables. Employee belongings removed. Employee belongings must be stored in a designated area away from food prep.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Hamilton Mill Golf Club
1995 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Score: 82
Last inspection: 11/19/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Uncooked Chicken stored over ready to eat foods, ready to eat foods stored with raw beef. Foods rearranged for proper storage. All foods must be stored in such a way as to prevent contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Multiple items in the grill prep cooler, butter, hotdogs and eggs above 41F. Items discarded or put in cooler to cool. All potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41F or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Iron Wok China Bistro
3515 Braselton Highway, E1
Score: 69
Last inspection: 11/19/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drinks in food service area not in a disposable cup. (soda bottle and energy drink in a can. Employee drinks removed from the kitchen. Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in freezer. Foods rearranged for proper storage. All foods must be stored in such a way as to prevent contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Microwave and can opener had dried food debris. Microwave and can opener properly cleaned. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Multiple items in the prep coolers were above 41F. Foods moved to walk in to cool back down. All potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41F or below.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(q) ] Multiple bags of rice and containers stored on the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Remarks: Person in charge stated all food made today used today no carry over to next day.
• Food separated and protected is a repeat violation, if 3rd repeat occurs on the next inspection facility subject to closure.

Sonic
812 Dacula Road
Score: 85
Last inspection: 11/19/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Onion slicer and can opener had residue/food debris. Items washed and sanitized at time of inspection. Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch,  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Milk, half and half and ice cream mix all above 41F. Items discarded. All potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41F or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.