The following are among the food service establishments inspected from Dec. 8-15, 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-through 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. 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 not in place. Grease and dust buildup on all surfaces of hood system. Floors throughout have food, water, grease and trash.
Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie
Dec. 9
Domino's Pizza
3606 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville
Score: 93, Grade: A
Hand sink without soap dispenser. Hot water below 100 F. Customer ladies room without covered trash can.
Inspector: McDuffie
Biba's Italian Restaurant
7338 Spout Springs Road, Suites 18-19, Flowery Branch
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
Loretta's Country Kitchen
4305 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 97, Grade: A
Pans, containers stacked wet on shelves. Walls, ceiling tiles dusty. Wall in dry storage area peeling.
Inspector: Donna Black
Chick-Fil-A Longstreet
Lobby of Longstreet Clinic, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
El Sombrero No. 11
891 Dawsonville Highway, Suite 110, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Shelby Finch
Dec. 12
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
2458 Limestone Parkway NE, Gainesville
Score: 98, Grade: A
Sinks no longer attached to the walls.
Inspector: McDuffie
Subway No. 28943
5160 A Cleveland Highway. Gainesville
Score: 91, Grade: A
Gasket on front make line damaged. Counter behind drink dispenser needs detailed cleaning. Floors under shelving and equipment need detailed cleaning.
Inspector: McDuffie
Dairy Spot
4841 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
Score: 92, Grade: A
Ice maker interior has mold and mildew. Gaskets on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler are damaged. Dumpster left open. Grease container had grease on exterior surface, had dripped onto enclosure. Cove trim in restrooms needs to be sealed. Floor throughout needs detailed cleaning.
Inspector: McDuffie
Dec. 13
Sidebar 120
120 Bradford St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: McDuffie
Dec. 15
Georgia Mountains Center
301 Main St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Wentworth