Restaurant Inspections: Gnats in Lime Syrup, Expired Food, Bare Hands

Recent restaurant inspections in the Loganville and Grayson areas, as conducted by the Gwinnett County Health Department.

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J.P. McConnell Middle School

550 Ozora Road

Score: 91/A

Date: Sept. 30, 2015

Previous scores: 100/A (3/12/15); 100/A (10/29/14)

Observations: Three pans of baked beans were cooling since 9AM from room temperature can. The food, at 1PM were observed with temperatures above 70°F. // The foods were discarded

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Suki Japanese Restaurant

150 Highway 78, Suite 800

Score: 83/B

Date: Sept. 30, 2015

Previous scores: 95/A (3/19/15); 52/U (3/12/15)

Observations: Observed employees continue to work with restaurant food and clean equipment without washing hands after eating in the prep area. Observed employee contact cooked sweet and sour chicken with bare hands after eating in the prep area. Observed employees sitting down in the prep area eating lunch. 2. Observed several employee beverages in unapproved containers (a can of Monster energy drink, a soda in a restaurant multi-use cup, and an employee beverage in a ceramic cup at the sushi station)

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Atmosphere

540 Athens Highway

Score: 77/C

Date: Sept. 28, 2015

Previous scores: 90/A (5/5/15); 90/A (11/20/14)

Observations: Gnats present in lime syrup, tequila, & whiskey.Raw beef and raw chicken above 41 deg. F. Handwashing sign not posted at two bar handwashing sinks.Cups without handles stored in multiple foods. Had operator remove cups. Dispensing utensils must have a handle. Dishes stacked wet. Multiple gnats present by soda machine.

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Johnny’s Pizza

4132 Atlanta Highway, Suite 201

Score: 79/C

Date: Sept. 29, 2015

Previous scores: 88/B (2/19/15); 87/B (10/6/14)

Observations: No paper towels at handwashing sink located in back area of kitchen.Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41F. Three containers of tzatziki with use by date May 18, 2015. Product discarded.Ambient air of walk in cooler at 44.4 deg. F, open top coolers at 46 and 47 deg. F. Ambient air of cooler dropped to 41 deg. F at time of inspection. Exterior surface of food containers with mold like build up. Fixture to utility sink loose and end of faucet below rim of sink. Floors with build up under stand up freezer, pizza oven and dishwasher. Personal items on prep table (whey protein, mixer).

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