The following are among the food service establishments inspected from March 18-31 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.
MARCH 18
Orient Express
302 Shallowford Road, Gainesville
Score: 91, Grade: A
Chicken wings were cooked at 11 a.m., and at 1:30 p.m. measured a nonfood-safe temperature.
Inspector: Amanda Gill
MARCH 21
American Deli
3885 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: T’Shane Williams
Taco Bell
3615 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 99, Grade: A
Inspector: Lydia Hoffines
Waffle House No. 1543
509 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Donna Black
Zaxby’s No. 12-201
1332 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville
Score: 96, Grade: A
Employee drink cups and bottles observed without straws and lids throughout kitchen area. The hand washing sink in the dish area was had no paper towels at the time of inspection.
Inspector: Gill
MARCH 23
Biba’s Italian Restaurant
7338 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 90, Grade: A
Ready to eat food items were observed left out and unrefrigerated in the prep areas. A blender and prep equipment was observed with a buildup of food residue.
Inspector: Hoffhines
Lazy Bear BBQ
3008 McEver Road, Gainesville
Score: 90, Grade: A
A food handling employee was observed with an unrestrained beard longer than food handling guidelines permits.
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
Monterrey Mexican Resturant
5745 Old Winder Highway, Braselton
Score: 94, Grade: A
Hotdogs in the make line were observed with an open package and no date sticker indicating freshness.
Inspector: Williams
Poor Richards
1702 Park Hill Drive, Gainesville
Score: 94, Grade: A
Bottles and cans of chemicals were observed stored over and directly next to ready to use service items like containers and napkins. A buildup of mold residue was observed on the walls of the dish machine area.
Inspector: Donna Black
Wholesome Tasty Foods
996 Athens St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Permit issued
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
MARCH 24
Shoney’s On the Go
4942 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford
Score: 95, Grade: A
Soda and ice dispensers observed with a buildup of mold. A buildup of food debris was observed inside a single-door dairy freezer.
Inspector: Williams
Sno-Ball Factory
3170 Frontage Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Permit Issued
Inspector: Wentworth
MARCH 28
El Centineia Mexican Resturant
7380 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 91, Grade: A
All items in the prep cooler tested temperatures above food safety guidelines.
Inspector: Holly Cochran
El Taco Veloz
950 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville
Score: 94, Grade: A
An employee drink was observed in the prep area in an incorrect container, without lid or straw. A lemon press was observed with severely chipped paint on the food contact portion of the press.
Inspector: Cochran
Lula Elementary
6139 Chattahoochee St., Lula
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Hoffhines
Re-Cess Southern Gastro Pub
118 Bradford St., Gainesville
Score: 79, Grade: C
Employees observed donning gloves without first washing hands. Cold foods on prep line observed with temperatures above food safe levels.
Inspector: Hoffhines
Sardis Enrichment School
2805 Sardis Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Cochran
Vinny’s New York Pizza and Grill
4977 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
MARCH 29
Chili’s Grill & Bar
5851 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 94, Grade: A
A visible buildup of food debris was observed on surfaces and utensils throughout the kitchen/prep areas.
Inspector: Hoffhines
Chipotle Mexican Grill No. 2607
1134 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Wentworth
Sabor
528 Bradford St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Permit issued
Inspector: Wentworth
Senor Fiesta
4110 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville
Score: 79, Grade: C
Employees observed stepping outside and returning to the kitchen area, without first washing hands. At the time of inspection no paper towels were available at cook line hand sinks.
Inspector: Cochran
Subway No. 17546
4504 Cornelia Highway, Lula
Score: 95, Grade: A
Black mold was observed inside the ice cute of the Coke machine. A heavy buildup of trash was observed in the refuse area.
Inspector: Williams
Fish Tales Lakes, Grille & Catering
633 Mitchell St., Flowery Branch
Score: 95, Grade: A
Cloths used for cleaning food contact surfaces were observed on prep surfaces.
Inspector: Black
MARCH 30
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy
170 Barne St., Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Black
MARCH 31
Checkers Drive-In Resturant
943 Jesse Jewell Parkway
Score: 94, Grade: A
Containers of wings, chicken patties and fish were all stored uncovered in a two-door reach-in freezer.
Inspector: Williams
Dunkin Donuts
504 Queen City Parkway, Gainesville
Score: 90, Grade: A
Employee drinks were observed in the kitchen areas without proper lids or straws. No paper towels were available in the hand washing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. An employee was observed wearing a bulky watch while preparing food.
Inspector: Williams
Wendy’s
4930 Friendship Road, Buford
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Gill