Kitchen inspections for Dec. 20-29

Dec. 20 La Cazuela Mexican Restaurant 4965 Friendship Road, Buford Score: 91, Grade: A Mold and mildew in icemaker. Pans stored wet. Most cutting boards need to be replaced to provide clean cutting surfaces. Gaskets on most coolers need to be replaced. Warewasher must be cleaned inside and out. Gaskets need to be cleaned to prevent contamination. Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie Dec. 21 Common Grounds Coffee Shop 5510 Main St., Flowery Branch ...

January 07, 2012 | Meghan Schuler | Kitchen inspections

Soup’s on at Redwine Methodist for monthly meal

Redwine United Methodist Church held the first of its monthly soup kitchens Saturday. Volunteers from the ministry prepared two different soups and sandwiches, with cake for dessert. Amber Ericson, a member of the church, pulled the idea to hold a soup kitchen from a workshop the church held last year. "Several folks were interested and now we're finally going to see it happen. Hopefully we'll get a response," Ericson said. The church plans to holds ...

January 07, 2012 | Meghan Schuler | Local

'Polar bears' take the plunge into 2012

It's a year-end tradition that sets teeth to chattering. The last afternoon of 2011 went out with a splash at the 15th annual Polar Bear Swim at the Lake Lanier Olympic venue, sponsored by the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club. This year's event drew 134 daredevils willing to take the plunge. Though the weather was ideal, with air temperatures around 60, it takes a certain level of daring to brave the 45-degree lake. Children and ...

December 31, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Holiday weekend mostly safe, quiet

The Georgia State Patrol has focused its energy on impaired drivers, unrestrained drivers and passengers and drivers exceeding the speed limit this holiday season, and the efforts seem to be paying off.

December 25, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Kitchen inspections for Dec. 8-15

Dec. 8 Hott Tomatoz 5783 Old Winder Highway, Suite 211, Braselton Score: 73, Grade: C Hand sink at bar had towel dispenser blocked, wait area has no towels. Soda gun and ice maker have mold and mildew. Microwave has food splatters. No date-marking system in place. No thermometers in chest freezers. Eggs stored on floor in walk-in. Employees prepping food without hair restraints. Gaskets on make line and walk-in need replacing. Hood system ...

December 24, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Kitchen inspections

Spirits soar through the bars

The inmates of Hall County Correctional Institution had special presentation for the members of First Baptist Church at their annual Christmas worship service.

December 18, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Tradition again comes alive in a night of music

A holiday tradition continues this weekend with First Baptist Church's 12th annual Living Christmas Tree.

December 11, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Gainesville kick-starts holiday season with parade

Green Street was aglow with luminaries lining the sidewalks in front of the historic houses. Adults and children set up chairs along the walkway to watch the antique auto parade, the kickoff to this year's Christmas on Green Street celebration. Santa Claus also stopped by the parade, eager to hear the wishes of the boys and girls of the Gainesville community. The occupants of Green Street welcomed the revelers into their homes and businesses, each ...

December 05, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Festival of Trees Gala raises funds, Christmas spirits

The Christmas spirit was alive and well at the eighth annual Festival of Trees Gala. The event offered a spectacular display of decorative Christmas trees and wreaths as well as paintings and artwork from local artists. The evening included live and silent auctions, with all proceeds benefitting Challenged Child & Friends Inc. of Gainesville. Held at Buisson Barn on Lake Lanier, the event offered attendees the chance to browse the various items up for bid, ...

December 04, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Kitchen inspections for Oct. 31-Nov. 3

Oct. 31 Flowery Branch Auction and Antiques 5540 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie Monterrey Mexican Restaurant 5745 Old Winder Highway, Braselton Score: 98, Grade: A Dishwaser and three-compartment sink need to be sealed to wall. Dishwasher must be cleaned inside and out at least once every 24 hours. Inspector: McDuffie North Hall Middle School 4856 Rilla Road, Gainesville Score: 96, Grade: A Cold items in cold well ...

November 19, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Kitchen inspections

History center caps week with Sunday program honoring veterans

The Northeast Georgia History Center ended its Veterans Week celebration with A Salute to Veterans and Their Families on Sunday, teaching participants about life in the military.

November 14, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Vigil to shed light on Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer's Association estimates that 5.4 million people currently suffer from the disease, with 14.9 million family members and friends providing 17 billion hours of unpaid care.

November 13, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

A bumpy week before pleasant fall weather this weekend

This coming weekend may see perfect fall weather to accompany the changing of the leaves, despite rain looming earlier in the week.

November 07, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Music festival funds research to keep pest from destroying hemlock trees

There's a tiny killing spree ravaging the Hemlock trees in the South. Originally from Asia, the hemlock woolly adelgid, a sap-sucking, aphid-like insect measuring a mere 1/16 of an inch, was introduced to the east cost in the 1950s. Starting in Virginia, the pest has carved a path of destruction through the north and south, hitting Rabun County in 2002. Luckily for the hemlocks, North Georgia College & State University, the University of Georgia and ...

November 05, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Local

Kitchen inspections for Oct. 6-20

Oct. 6 E.E. Butler Headstart/Pre-K 1300 Old Athens Highway, Gainesville Score: 100, Grade: A Inspector: Donna Black El Taco Velzo No. 3 950 Jesse Jewel Parkway Score: 82, Grade: B Soda nozzles with mold, mildew; wash, rinse, sanitize and inspect for cleanliness before storage or reuse. Walk-in cooler at 50 F, make line cooler at 49 F - repair person contacted; PHFs must be held at 41 F or below. Mop sink no ...

November 05, 2011 | Meghan Schuler | Kitchen inspections

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