Buford Health Scores: Bare Hands, Food Residue, Unapproved Bug Spray, Other Violations

Recent restaurant inspections in Buford and nearby, as conducted by the Gwinnett County Health Department.

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Sycamore Elementary School

5695 Sycamore Road

Score: 100/A

Date: Aug. 31, 2015

Previous scores: 100/A (2/13/14); 96/A (10/31/14)

Observations: No violations

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Sarku Japan Sushi Bar

3333 Buford Drive #K106

Score: 93/A

Date: Aug. 31, 2015

Previous scores: 82/B (2/23/15); 89/B (12/4/14)

Observations: Thermometer used for potentially hazardous food wiped with water and paper towel after each use. Manufacturer sticker on outside of avocados not removed prior to washing and cutting. Stickers were removed and avocado rewashed by Person in Charge.

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Marlows Tavern

3333 Buford Drive, Suite VD01C

Score: 90/A

Date: Aug. 31, 2015

Previous scores: 95/A (4/21/15); 84/B (2/2/15)

Observations: Observed employee handle cut lemons with bare hands and placed on cup rim to serve. Drinks and lemons discarded. Food residue buildup on shelving unit to hold clean food equipment. Sticker residue and stickers left on food equipment after being cleaned.

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Hardee’s

2866 Hamilton Road

Score: 95/A

Date: Sept. 1, 2015

Previous scores: 96/A (4/10/15); 97/A (2/27/15)

Observations: Whisk stored in hand sink near drink station area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment contain food debris and dust buildup.

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Italy’s Pizza and Pasta

2590 Hamilton Mill Road, Suite 106

Score: 96/A

Date: Aug. 21, 2015

Previous scores: 92/A (2/24/15); 82/B (11/21/14)

Observations: Chlorine sanitizer solution in 3-compartment sink and sanitizer wiping cloth buckets greater than 100 ppm.

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Tico’s Cuban Cafe

3421 Ridge Road, Suite 102A

Score: 93/A

Date: Aug. 21, 2015

Previous scores: 90/A (4/21/15); 83/B (3/5/15)

Observations: Three (3) cans of RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY pesticide in facility. Soup cooling from last night cooling in metal pot soup was cooled in with aluminum foil covering container. Food discarded for time/temperature. Ensure proper cooling methods are used for potentially hazardous food (ex. small containers, vented, ice bath).

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