Restaurant Inspections: November 13

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

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, 655 Duluth Highway
Score: 82 B
Inspection Date: November 12
Previous Score: 95 A (1/20/12), 92 A (10/21/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-1B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Dishwasher handled dirty dishes and immediately went to handling clean dishes without washing hands. Dishes were re-washed. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-1C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(a) ] Server's bare hand contacted club house grill sandwich as she repositioned it on the plate to take to the table. Food discarded. There must be no bare hand contact with ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Open cup of soda stored directly over a large uncovered bowl of shredded lettuce and shredded carrots in the vegetable prep area. Soda discarded. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] (1). Employee had on a watch while cooking. (2). Employee had on bracelets while cooking. Articles removed. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 12C, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Wet wiping cloths were not stored in proper locations when not in use (cloths left on shelf by the dishwasher, prep boards, and on the shelf above the vegetable prep sink). Cloths removed and placed in sanitizer solution. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] (1). Portion cup used as a scoop for croutons. Cup removed and replaced with a long handle spoon. Must use utensil with a handle and maintain the handle where it does not contact the food item. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14B, Violation of Code: [.05(10)(e) ] Mixer bowls were not positioned to allow self-draining. After cleaning, place bowls in an inverted position. Equipment and utensils should be placed in a self-draining position. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 14D, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employee touched the garbage can with gloves and continued to prepare food without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. 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. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] (1). Excessive sticker residue on the outside of several pans. (2). The touchpad of the thermocouples has food residue and splatter on it. (3). Raw beef was left on a box of deli (portion) papers. (4). Inside of the dip wells have food splatter in them. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Firehouse Subs, 860 Duluth Highway
Score: 89 B
Inspection Date: November 12
Previous Score: 87 B (6/2/12), 99 A (8/15/11)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-2A, Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Manager unaware of the 5 symptoms, 5 illnesses and reporting responsibilities of the employee health policy by the person in charge. Person in charge (PIC) must be aware of employee health policy. Went over policy with PIC and provided a printed copy of policy. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee water bottle stored over food for facility. Employee beverages must be stored in a single use cup with a lid and straw and must be stored away from food, prep areas, clean linen, and single use items. Water bottle was discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 2-2D, Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Observed employee filling pitcher for filling up steamers in front handsink. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing. Employee was advised and corrected. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 4-2B, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)1 ] Tomato slicer, lemon slicer, can opener, onion slicer and coke machine observed with food debris or black mold like substance in ice shoot. All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. All items were cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. 11D, Violation of Code: [.05(3)(g) ] Facility only has 2 bimetallic thermometers which are not capable of taking the temperature of thinly sliced foods. Asked PIC more than one time if he was sure if those were the only thermometers onsite. A thermometer capable of testing the temperature of thinly sliced foods must be provided. New Violation.