Restaurant Scores a 62, Debris on Food Chopper and Improper Holding Temps Among Violations

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 Sept. 24. 

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Recent Inspections:

Moe’s Southwest Grill
2111 Hamilton Creek Parkway
Score: 62
Last inspection: 9/17/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(1)(a)-(c) ] person in charge could not answer questions about hot hold temperatures or cook temps. Person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food safety issues.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Employee put on gloves then proceded to cut onions. Had employee remove gloves and wash hands. Employees must wash hands prior to donning gloves for food service.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drinks in hot hold unit with no straw, non disposable cup on vegetable sink prep table, cup with no lid or straw on prep table by cooler. All cups removed from food prep areas. All employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a lid and a straw.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Chopper, can opener and small scoop all had dried food debris. Items were put in dishwashing to be cleaned.All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico were above 41F. All foods were discarded. All potentially cold held foods must be maintained at 41F or below.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] All products on the hot line were below 135F. All foods were discarded. All potentially hazardous hot held foods must be maintained at 135For above.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(c)] Bags of chicken in container on rolling cart thawing. Food moved into the walk in. All potentially hazardous foods must be thawed either under cold running water or in the cooler.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Employees wearing watches while handling food. Employee wearing a ring with a stone while preparing food. Employees removed jewelry. No jewelry other than a plain wedding band may be worn during food preparation.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Stars and Strikes
1700 Winder Highway
Score: 94
Last inspection: 9/18/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] Food label residue on exterior of multiple food storage containers. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food debris. **Facility has purchased new labels that are water soluble.**  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(5)(k) ] Gnats present in kitchen and at bar. Must control the presence of pests in the establishment.  Repeat Violation.

Subway
831 Auburn Road
Score: 95
Last inspection: 9/17/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(10)(e) ] Multiple single use items not covered while in storage on back storage unit. Had person in charge cover all items. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(2)(m) ] Exterior back door not self-closing. Door hangs open when opened. Exterior doors must be self-closing.  Repeat Violation.

Subway
2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Suite 330
Score: 93
Last inspection: 9/17/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Drink nozzles had debris on them. Nozzles cleaned during the inspection. All food contact surfaces must be kept clean to sight and touch.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(c) ] Handwashing sink did not have hot water. Owner fixed valves underneath and hot water was obtained. All handsinks must have water with at temperature of at least 100F.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.06(5)(f) ] Doors open on dumpster. Top lid broken off. Dumpsters must have lids that are kept closed between use and are tight fitting.  New Violation.

World’s Delights and Coffee
802 Dacula Road, Suite 101
Score: 97
Last inspection: 9/16/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(i) ] Employee working with exposed food and food service equipment not wearing hair restraints. Employees preparing and/or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2").  New Violation.