The following are among the food service establishments inspected from Oct. 3-6 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.
Oct. 3
Gorditas 3 Amigos Mobile No.1
3170 Frontage Road, Suite C
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Kathleen McDuffie
Square Biscuit No.1
1703 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: McDuffie
Oct. 4
Lyman Hall Elementary School
2150 Memorial Park Road
Score: 99, Grade: A
Floors need better cleaning under rolling wood rack in dry storage-food debris underneath. Most ceiling diffuser units with dust accumulation on diffusers and ceiling panels around them. To prevent dust from falling onto food, food contact surfaces, clean frequently. Return air vent over backup milk box very dusty; behind milk box is rack for air drying kitchenware, utensils. Clean vents frequently to prevent buildup that can blow, fall onto food or food contact surfaces. Hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse temperature
172 F.
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
Oct. 5
Oakwood Elementary School
4500 Allen St., Oakwood
Score: 97, Grade: A
Tongs for teacher's lemons laying in container with lemons. Store utensils with handle out of food to protect food from any possible contamination. Dishwasher needs to have seam (crack) between dishwasher and clean dish table resealed to prevent water, food from accumulating in crack and water dripping down under machine. Wall behind dish machine beginning to peel paint at front of dish machine (entry) and back of dish machine (exit). Repaint or install FRP or stainless steel to keep wall durable, cleanable and nonabsorbent. Hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse temperature
174 F.
Inspector: Wentworth
Oct. 6
Andy's Place
6018 Athens St., Lula
Score: 91, Grade: A
Hand sink full of dirty dishes; hand sink must stay unblocked at all times so that proper hand washing can take place; hand sink unblocked. Several utensils dirty in container, ice machine baffle with mold-clean and sanitize all items on a regular basis. Gasket on cooler in back kitchen torn, damaged - have repaired so that is its free of tears.
Inspector: Donna Black
Spout Springs Elementary
6640 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 98, Grade: A
Trash accumulation on ground in dumpster area. Keep clean to prevent any possible insect, rodent attraction. Ceiling with large dust accumulation over 3-compartment sink and pass-through area. Wall above pass-through area very dusty. To prevent dust from falling, blowing onto food, food contact surfaces, keep ceilings and walls free of dust. Hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse temperature
184 F.
Inspector: Wentworth
Flowery Branch High School
6603 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 92, Grade: A
Inside of squeeze bottles stored with food debris, slicer with buildup of food debris on top of knife (blade) cradle; recheck for cleanliness after cleaning and sanitizing and before storage. COS items to be cleaned and sanitized; discussed proper cleaning. Salsa, jalapenos out for self-service in dining room without proper shielding to protect from contamination. Condiments shall be protected from contamination by being kept in dispensers, protected food displays with proper utensils, original containers for dispensing or individual packages or portions. Dumpster area with large accumulation of trash, leaf litter. To prevent possible insect, rodent attraction, keep this area cleaner, free of trash and leaf debris. Hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse temperature 172 F.
Inspector: Wentworth
Meghan Schuler