The following are among the food service establishments inspected from Dec. 20-29, 2011 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 food service 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. Food service 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. To register a complaint against a food service establishment, contact the Hall County Environmental Health Department at 770-531-3973.
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
Score: 96, Grade: A
Silverware stored in containers with food debris. Microwave has food debris on interior surfaces. Floors throughout need detailed cleaning.
Inspector: McDuffie
Hampton Inn and Suites
4660 Holland Dam Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 97, Grade: A
Food stored on floor in kitchen.
Inspector: Donna Black
Taco Bell No. 27506
1452 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
Pud's Place
2125 Wilson Drive, Suite A, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: McDuffie
Willowwood Nursing Center
4595 Cantrell Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 98, Grade: A
Interior surfaces of microwave need detailed cleaning. Floors throughout need better cleaning.
Inspector: McDuffie
Dec. 27
The Inn Between Deli
965 Riverside Drive, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Shelby Finch
Zaxby's
4906 Friendship Road, Buford
Score: 99, Grade: A
Pans and containers stacked wet on storage rack.
Inspector: Finch
Wendy's
4930 Friendship Road, Buford
Score: 95, Grade: A
Hot water temperatures below requirement. Cove molding in walk-in cooler broken and no longer attached to wall.
Inspector: Finch
Waffle House No. 1554
4770 Friendship Road, Buford
Score: 96, Grade: A
Food debris on cooler doors, crevices and around grill area. Floors throughout have accumulated food debris.
Inspector: Finch
Dec. 28
Waffle House No. 1764
7415 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 83, Grade: B
Rinse temperature of hot water sanitizer not at required minimum. Rise pressure below requirement. Gravy and chili not held at proper temperature.
Inspector: Finch
Waffle House No. 953
4410 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Finch
Dairy Queen
3156 Frontage Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Finch
El Sombrero No. 5
3640 Mundy Mill Road, Suite 136, Gainesville
Score: 96, Grade: A
Chlorine in sanitizer in bucket over safety level.
Inspector: Finch
Dec. 29
Gainesville-Hall County Meals on Wheels
430 Prior St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie
Gainesville Bowling Center
2371 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
Score: 71, Grade: C
Mozzarella cheese stored in trash bag; trash bag stored in cardboard box previously containing creamer. Ice maker has mold and mildew on interior surfaces. Ice bath above temperature. No date marking system evident. Gasket on freezer torn. Shelves in walk-in cooler have grease and food debris. Dumpster missing plug. Ceiling tiles are water damaged or missing.
Inspector: McDuffie
Wrigley's Cafeteria
4500 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
Waffle House No. 615
3175 Frontage Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Finch
Hall County Senior Center
434 Prior St., Gainesville
Score: 93, Grade: A
Ice maker baffle has mold and mildew. Floors throughout need detailed cleaning.
Inspector: McDuffie