Cold Foods Kept Too Warm: Restaurant Inspections October 23

The following are restaurant health inspection scores as reported by Gwinnett County: 
 
Simonton Elementary School, 275 Simonton Road
Score: 100 A
Inspection Date: October 23
Previous Score: 99 A (2/20/13), 96 A (9/26/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
No Violations

Shogun Japanese Steak House, 860 Duluth Highway
Score: 93 A
Inspection Date: October 23
Previous Score: 86 B (5/22/13), 97 A (3/25/13)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 2-2B, Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Personal drink in open container (non-single use, no lid or straw)in the kitchen. Employee drinking out of an open container (non-single use, no lid or straw)in the kitchen. Both drinks DISCARDED. Glasses sent through dishwasher. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 10D, Violation of Code: [.04(3)(l) ] Facility not maintaining New Zealand boxes for 90 days after the last mussel is used. These mussels are blanched & not fully cooked from the manufacture. Facility must maintain packaging with shellfish information for 90 days after the last mussel is served from the box. Facility must write the date on the box after the last mussel is served from box & maintain in chronological order for 90 days.  New Violation.

Newk's Express Cafe, 911 Duluth Highway Suite F
Score: 87 B
Inspection Date: October 23
Previous Score: 96 A (5/22/13), 81 B (12/6/12)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 6-1A, Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Cold-held potentially hazardous foods not maintained below 41oF; no time controls/documentation in place. Multiple foods found above 41 deg. F. Foods above 41 deg. F > 4 hours DISCARDED (pimento cheese, chicken salad, ranch dressing, buttermilk, fruit salad with cut melon, some deli meats, cut tomatoes, bleu cheese). Other food above 41 deg. F <4 hrs relocated to walk in freezer.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(w)3 ] A public notice informing consumers to use clean tableware not posted in a conspicuous place in the self-service area. A public notice informing consumers to use clean tableware shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the self-service area.  New Violation. 12A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(w)5 ] Unwrapped food for self-service not discarded at the end of the business day. Facility carries over some items (peppers, pickles) over to the next day. Any unwrapped food not discarded at the end of the business day must be labeled with the date & time it was first placed out for self-service & DISCARDED within 24 hours.  New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] ] Exterior surface of food storage containers with label & glue residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.  New Violation. 

Church's Chicken, 970 New Hope Road
Score: 95 A
Inspection Date: October 23
Previous Score: 99 A (9/5/13), 73 C (8/23/13)
Type of inspection: Routine
Violations: 4-2A, Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(iv) ] Food items stored uncovered in freezers (Corn, Pies, Okra). Items covered at time of inspection. Food should be stored covered.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation. 15A, Violation of Code: [.05(6)(q) ] Three compartment sink leaking. Repair sink. Equipment should be maintained in good repair.  New Violation. 15C, Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Bulk flour container, Inside of hot-holding unit and bulk storage by three compartment sink with dried food debris. Storage removed from back area. Clean hot-holding unit and flour container. Nonfood contact surfaces should be kept free of food debris.  New Violation.