Jamaican Restaurant Scores a U: Restaurant Inspections May 22

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County:

The Jerk Shack, 1002 Duluth Highway Suite 100
Score: 63 U
Inspection Date: May 22
Previous Score: 82 B (3/20/13), 99 A (10/22/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 1-2, Violation of Code: [.03(1)(a)-(c) ] Person in charge unable to demonstrate knowledge. PIC did not know the temperatures to reheat food for hot holding, temperatures for hot holding and cold holding, and did not know the proper cooling methods. Owner came in at end of the inspection. Person in charge must be able to demonstrate food safety knowledge.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 2-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(a) ] Observed person in charge chop onions and scoop with bare hands to put in stew cooking on stove. Stew cooked to 204. Gloves or utensils must be used with ready to eat foods so that there is no bare hand contact.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] PIC unable to name symptoms or illnesses of when to exclude or restrict. Employee health policy went over with PIC. PIC must be able to name illnesses, symptoms, and which ones to notify the health department with.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 3-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(1) ] Two packages of cheese for sale had mold growing on them. Cheese discarded. All food must be safe and in good condition.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Several items in two door cooler and front cooler on top of counter where above 41. See temperature log. Food discarded. All cold holding foods must be maintained at 41 or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 13A, Violation of Code: [.07(3)(d) ] Handwashing sign not posted at hand sink in kitchen. Signage mentioned on last report. There must be a handwashing reminder located at all hand sinks.  New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Two door cooler not maintaining temperature of 41 or below. Cooler must be in good working order.  New Violation.

Newk's Express Cafe, 911 Duluth Highway Suite F
Score: 96 A
Inspection Date: May 22
Previous Score: 81 B (12/6/12), 88 B (5/23/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(t) ] A splash guard not installed between the meat prep sink & the vegetable prep sink that share the same drainboard. *Facility working with welder to re-install a splash guard. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination.  New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Ambient air of open display self-service cooler at 43.5-48 deg. F. The rest of the shelves below 41 deg. F. Entire unit ambient air must be at 41 deg. F AND must hold food at 41 deg. F or less.  New Violation. 15B, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(d),(e) ] Lime build-up in dishwasher. A warewashing machine shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent re-contamination
of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and if used, at least every 24 hours. De-lime machine.  New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Exterior surface of food storage containers with label & glue residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.  New Violation.

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse, 860 Duluth Highway Suite 1400
Score: 86 B
Inspection Date: May 22
Previous Score: 97 A (3/25/13), 96 A (1/31/13)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 6-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(d) ] Cooked potentially hazardous foods not cooled from 135oF to 41oF within a total of 6 hours. Broth in walk in cooler at 48 deg. F cooling since night before. Broth DISCARDED. Facility must cool hot food from 135 deg. F to 70 deg. F within 2 hrs AND from 135 deg. F to 41 deg. F within 6 hrs.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 11A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(e) ] Facility utilizes an ice bath for rapid cooling. However, container of broth (out of four) placed in walk in cooler from ice bath at 48 deg. F (made yesterday). Broth was DISCARDED. Facility must utilize an effective cooling method that facilitates rapid cooling. Ensure final cool temperature is checked for each container of broth in ice bath PRIOR to placing large container in walk in cooler.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Ice build up in walk in freezer. Must maintain equipment in good repair.  Repeat Violation.

Waffle House #1567, 926 Pleasant Hill Road
Score: 96 A 
Inspection Date: May 22
Previous Score: 94 A (12/6/12), 87 B (5/2/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(q) ] Rusted shelves observed in coolers. Shelves must be maintained in good repair. Please re-paint or coat shelves. **Please note this is a repeat violation**  Repeat Violation. 16A, Violation of Code: [.06(1)(h),(i) ] Cold water not working at back handsink. Hot and cold water must be provided at all sinks. Maintenance onsite to repair during inspection.  New Violation.

Chopstixx, 4955 Sugarloaf Parkway Suite 108
Score: 86 B 
Inspection Date: May 22
Previous Score: 91 A (12/21/12), 95 A (4/10/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Slicer, microwave, carrot shredder, grinder, and wisp all all observed with food debris stuck to them. All food contact surfaces must be stored clean to sight and touch. Allw ere cleaned during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(d) ] Observed several foods taken from original container without being labeled. All foods taken from original container must be labeled with common name. Some containers were labeled during inspection.  New Violation. 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(l) ] Linen towel used to wrap spring rolls in walk in cooler. Linen may not be used in direct contact with foods.  New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Observed scoops and spoons stored with handle in food in between uses. Observed bowls being used several times for rice. Utensils must be stored with handle up out of product in between use, in continuously running water, in water maintained at 135F or above, or on a clean dry surface. Scoops and spoons were stored with handle up and bowls were removed. **Please note this is a repeat violation**  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 14C, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(r) ] Single use containers being reused for food storage (baking soda containers, butter, coffee creamer, and soy sauce buckets). Single service items may not be reused for food storage.  New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] Shelves under tables, shelves in walk in cooler, sides of fryers, and wok observed with buildup of food and grease. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations.  New Violation. 17C, Violation of Code: [.07(5)(a),(b) ] Floors under fryer and woks observed with grease buildup. Floors must be maintained clean and free of accumulations. Please increase cleaning frequency.  New Violation. 17D, Violation of Code: [.07(4)(b) ] Employee foods stored with food for facility. All personal items must be stored either away or below food for facility to prevent contamination risk. All personal foods were moved to be in compliance. **Please note this is a repeat violation**  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.