The following are among the food service establishments inspected from April 29-May 5 by the Hall County Environmental Health Department. Food service establishments are given a letter grade that coincides with a percentile: “A” (90-100), “B” (80-89), “C” (70-79), “U” 69 and below. Inspections (frequency of) a food service establishment are conducted based on risk categorization. The risk type is determined by the menu items served, the food preparation processed performed, and the previous food safety history in the food service establishment.
A new food service establishment that has never served food must score 100 (A) to receive a food service permit to operate. When a restaurant changes ownership, a new food service permit must be issued. To be issued a permit for a change of ownership, the establishment must score a 95 (A) or above with all foodborne illness risk factors and public health interventions in compliance. Permits must be posted in public view at all times. Establishments with drive-thru windows will also be required to have the top one-third of a copy of the most current inspection report visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information, in addition to the copy posted inside the establishment. Copies of the rules are available at the Hall County Environmental health Office. The rules and regulations are also available online at dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health-inspections.
To register a complaint against a food service establishment, contact the Hall County Environmental Health Department at 770-531-3973.
April 29
Lanier Career Center
2723 Tumbling Creek Road, Gainesville
Score: 99, Grade: A
Clean kitchenware was observed being splashed by soap and water during hand washing.
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
Little Italy Pizza
990 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
Score: 92, Grade: A
Ice machine was observed with a buildup of mold, mildew on its baffle.
Inspector: Donna Black
Project Success Lanier Career Academy
2723 Tumbling Creek Road, Gainesville
Score: 95, Grade: A
Turkey lunch meat was found in an open package without a date sticker indicating freshness.
Inspector: Wentworth
Skogies
2152 Dawsonville Highway
Score: 99, Grade: A
The floors underneath equipment, and shelves observed with a buildup of food debris.
Inspector: Black
The Oaks Miniature Golf
3709 Whiting Road, Gainesville
Score: 94, Grade: A
At the time of inspection, no certified food safety manager was on staff.
Inspector: Black
MAY 2
Academies of Discovery
3215 Poplar Springs Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Amanda Gill
Branch House Tavern
5466 McEver Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 95, Grade: A
Food handlers were observed wearing watches and bracelets while working.
Inspector: Black
Reid’s Cafe
5337 Thompson Bridge Road, Murrayville
Score: 87, Grade: B
Containers of egg yolks were observed being stored above and beside vegetables and other ready to eat food products. Containers and boxes of food were observed being stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Inspector: T’Shane Williams
Tacos Y Tortas Al Sabor De Mexico
425 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Wentworth
MAY 3
Captain D’s
410 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville
Score: 94, Grade: A
Food handling employees were observed with no or ineffective hair restraints. Area around fryer was observed with a heavy buildup of grease.
Inspector: Williams
Firehouse Subs
3650 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Williams
Oxton Place of Gainesville, Gainesville
2030 Windward Lane, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
Taqueria Lupita
1784 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville
Score: 82, Grade: B
Containers of unrefrigerated beef and beans observed being used at lower temperatures than food safe guidelines require.
Inspector: Black
MAY 4
Arby’s No. 5421
3652 Mundy Mill Road, Gainesville
Score: 97, Grade: A
Food handlers at the make-line observed wearing multiple decorative rings and bracelets.
Inspector: Gill
Pizza Hut No. 025864
1398 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
Score: 98, Grade: A
Area around and underneath the dish machine observed with mold and residue.
Inspector: Black
MAY 5
Reina’s Bar & Grill
425 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
Riverside Military Academy
2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
Score: 96, Grade: A
Inspector: Lydia Hoffhines