The following are among the food service establishments inspected from May 6-12 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.
MAY 6
East Hall Middle School
4120 East Hall Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: T’Shane Williams
Sonic Oakwood
3415 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch
Score: 87, Grade: B
Observed uncovered food items like chicken fingers, hot dogs, mozzarella sticks in reach-in freezer and reach-in coolers. Observed mold build up on baffle of ice machine, and a buildup of food and grease in the food lamp area.
Inspector: Williams
Wauka Mountain Multiple Intelligences Academy
5850 Brookton Lula Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Amanda Gill
MAY 10
Fini’s Pizzeria
5857 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 91, Grade: A
Observed five buckets filled with unmarked eggs that were bought from an unapproved source.
Inspector: Williams
Firehouse Subs No. 801
5911 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Gill
Hall County Correctional Institution
1698 Barber Road, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Williams
Mocha Moe’s
7380 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Laurie Wentworth
MAY 11
Brenau Dining Services Tea Room
1 Centennial Circle, Gainesville
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Gill
Smokehouse Catering
3205 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville
Score: 91, Grade: A
Food handler observed wearing a bracelet with dangling charm. No test strips were available to monitor the strength of either of the sanitizer in use in the establishment.
Inspector: Wentworth
Waffle House No. 615
3175 Frontage Road, Gainesville
Score: 83, Grade: B
Foods in cooler beside grill top measured temperatures above food safe levels. Thermometers were missing in numerous coolers in front and back kitchen areas.
Inspector: Lydia Hoffhines
MAY 12
Burger and Shake II
5866 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch
Score: 91, Grade: A
Raw chicken and steak were observed stored above ready to eat vegetables and mushrooms in bottom of sandwich unit.
Inspector: Gill
Golden Buddha
3715 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 98, Grade: A
An accumulation of food debris and grease was observed under cooking equipment and throughout the shelving in the kitchen.
Inspector: Williams
University of North Georgia-Gainesville Dining Services
3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood
Score: 100, Grade: A
Inspector: Gill