Wendy's, Sushi U Fail: Gwinnett Food Inspections

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Here are some restaurant and food service inspections conducted in Gwinnett County during the past week. Click on the date for more info.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points.

Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Restaurants graded C and lower have their violations listed.

YOUR PIE

• 1250 Scenic Hwy S Suite 1400 Lawrenceville, GA 30045
• MOST RECENT INSPECTION
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 96 A
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SAMS JAPANESE RESTAURANT

• 3525 Mall Blvd NW Building 2 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 89 B
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MAIN MOON CHINESE RESTAURANT

• 1154 Lawrenceville Hwy #207 Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 85 B
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ROCKBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• 6066 Rockbridge School Rd NW Norcross, GA 30093
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 93 A
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LOVING HUT

• 6385 Spalding Dr Suite E Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 98 A
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BRUNSWICK ZONE LILBURN

• 3835 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 91 A
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KREMO ICE CREAM

• 2180 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite B6 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 98 A
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L'THAI ORGANIC CUISINE AND WINE BAR

• 5450 Peachtree Pkwy Suite 7D Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 97 A
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SAINT JOHN NEUMANN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

• 791 Tom Smith Rd SW Lilburn, GA 30047
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 96 A
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INFINITE ENERGY CENTER*

• 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Infinite Energy Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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INFINITE ENERGY CENTER*

• 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Infinite Energy Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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INFINITE ENERGY CENTER*

• 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Infinite Energy Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 91 A
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INFINITE ENERGY CENTER*

• 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Infinite Energy Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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DICKY DOO'S DINER

• 2700 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 96 A
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TAVERN AT MEDLOCK

• 3230 Medlock Bridge Rd Suite 101 Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 91 A
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BUFORD SENIOR ACADEMY

• 2700 Robert Bell Pkwy Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NE PEACHTREE CORNERS

• 7035 Jimmy Carter Blvd Norcross, GA 30092
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 97 A
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CHILI'S

• 1350 Scenic Hwy S Snellville, GA 30078
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 92 A
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LANIER HIGH SCHOOL

• 918 Buford Hwy NE Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• 1970 Sever Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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LOS CHARROS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

• 3560 GEORGIA HIGHWAY 20 SE , GA
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 98 A
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SHOAL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• 1300 MCWILLIAMS RD Conyers, GA 30094
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 85 B
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La Suz Tropical Cuisine LLC

• 1377 Old McDonough Hwy Conyers, GA 30094
• Food | Required Additional Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 83 B
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American Deli

• 1360 DOGWOOD DR STE 203 Conyers, GA 30012
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 100 A
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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits

• 1638 GA-138 Conyers, GA 30013
• Food | Required Additional Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 94 A
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Jenny's Cafe

• 1794 Rockdale Industrial Boulevard Conyers, GA 30012
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 96 A
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AMF American Lanes

• 885 Flat Shoals Rd SE Conyers, GA 30013
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 94 A
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The Village Grille

• 10400 COVINGTON BYP Covington, GA 30014
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 80 B
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Dairy Queen of Covington

• 3125 Hwy 278 NE Covington, GA 30014
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 95 A
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Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins

• 3153 Hwy 278 NE Covington, GA 30014
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 96 A
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Ms. Pearl's BBQ

• 3730 Salem Rd Covington, GA 30016
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 87 B
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The Pig Out ATL

• 55 CROWELL RD COVINGTON, GA 30014
• Food | Follow-up
• November 8, 2019 | 90 A
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Susie's Best Wings

• 3257 SALEM ROAD Covington, GA 30016
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 95 A
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TERIYAKI BOX

• 1760 Old Norcross Rd Suite O Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• MOST RECENT INSPECTION
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 80 B
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PANERA BREAD #1383

• 1905 Scenic Hwy S Suite 10000A Snellville, GA 30078
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 96 A
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DR. M.H. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

• 3030 Bunten Rd Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 100 A
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TOFU VILLAGE AND BBQ

• 2180 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite A 10-11 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 99 A
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PARMA TAVERN

• 3350 Buford Dr Buford, GA 30519
• Food | Routine
• November 12, 2019 | 92 A
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MI BELLA COLOMBIA

• 2785 Cruse Rd NW Suite 2 Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 11, 2019 | 85 B
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HILTON GARDEN INN ATLANTA NE GWINNETT SUGARLOAF

• 2040 Sugarloaf Cir Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Follow-up
• November 11, 2019 | 94 A
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WENDY'S #22

• 1062 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Suwanee, GA 30024
• Food | Follow-up
• November 11, 2019 | 48 U
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1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(o) Several violations occurred during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score due to an overall lack in active managerial control. Some violations were repeat violations. // It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility.
Corrective Actions: Ensure managers/supervisors are training and monitoring employees to have food safety occur at all points of food served. //

1-2A: .03(1)(a)-(c) The persons-in-charge (2x) were not knowledgeable about food safety as it pertains to the Georgia Food Code. // The person in charge must be able to demonstrate their food safety knowledge through full compliance of the food code with no violations, be a Certified Food Safety Manager, or be able to provide correct answers to food safey questions as they relate to the food service operation at hand.
Corrective Actions: The employees were educated during the inspection. //

2-1C: .04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i)-(iii) Observed employee using bare hands to make sandwich with bare hands. // Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment except for if the ready-to-eat food is to be cooked in the food service establishment to heat all parts of the food to a time/temperature of at least 145°F (63°C) or if it contains a raw animal food it must be heated to the minimum cook temperature of the raw animal food.
Corrective Actions: The foods were discarded, and the the employee was informed. //

2-2A: .03(1)(c)2,3 and .03(1)(c)17 The person-in-charge was not aware of the employee health policy. // Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissble through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees.
Corrective Actions: The employee health policy was reviewed with the person-in-charge. //

2-2D: .06(2)(o) Observed the handwashing sinks being used for: 1) obtaining water; and) discarding used water to clean the frost machine. // A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Corrective Actions: The person-in-charge was informed. //

2-2D: .07(3)(b) The men's restroom did not have paper towels supplied. // Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device.
Corrective Actions: Paper towels were supplied. //

4-2A: .04(4)(c)1(iv) Several containers of ready-to-eat foods were stored in the walk-in cooler without any food covering. // Food must be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered, or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.
Corrective Actions: The foods were covered. //

6-1A: .04(6)(f) Vanilla frosty base and raw grill chicken being kept cold for safety were observed with temperatures above 41°F. // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
Corrective Actions: The food was discarded. //

6-1C: .04(6)(d) Diced tomatoes and chopped sandwich lettuce were cooling for more than 4 hours. The foods had temperatures above 41°F. // Time/temperature control for safety foods prepared from room temperatures or refrigeration temperatures shall be cooled from 70°F to 41°F (5°C) or below within 4 hours.
Corrective Actions: The foods were discarded. //

8-2B: .07(6)(c) Observed a packet of chemical stored on shelving above grill (near HennyPenny). // Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
Corrective Actions: The chemical was removed. //

8-2B: .07(6)(g) Quat sanitizer in wet wiping cloth bucket was too concentrated (over 400 ppm). // Chemical sanitizers used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia).
Corrective Actions: The solution was remade. //

9-2: .10(5)(c) 1. The sliced american cheese was being held under the variance. However, the variance letter is not on-site. 2. The sliced cheese was not labeled with a start or discard time. // "If granted a variance or a HACCP plan is otherwise required, the permit holder shall: 1) Comply with the HACCP plans and procedures that are submitted and deemed in conformance with DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6)(a) through (e) as a basis for the modification or waiver; and 2) Maintain and provide to the Department, upon request, records specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6)."
Corrective Actions: The food was discarded. Please obtain the letter. //

12A: .04(4)(q) Observed boxes of food stored in direct contact of the floor in the walk-in freezer. // "Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor."
Corrective Actions: The food was elevated off of the floor. //

12B: .03(5)(g) Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelets. // Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band).
Corrective Actions: The employees removed the bracelets. //

12C: .04(4)(m) Observed wet wiping cloth container with a film of oil on the surface and cloudy. // Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
Corrective Actions: The solution was changed. //

13A: .02(1)(d) The inspection report from November 5, 2019 (73C) was not on display in either the drive-thru or the dining area. // At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.
Corrective Actions: Please ensure this report is put on display in both areas. //

15A: .05(6)(a) 1. The upright freezer door does not close properly. Gap observed between gasket of the door and the unit. 2. The frosty machine observed holding the vanilla frosty in the hopper at temperatures above 41°F. // Equipment must be in good repair and properly adjusted.
Corrective Actions: Ensure all equipment is in good repair. //

15C: .05(7)(a)2,3 Observed oily residue on the exterior non-food contact surfaces of sheet pans. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Corrective Actions: The pans were cleaned during the inspection. //

17B: .06(5)(o),(p) Refuse was observed littered around the dumpster. // A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
Corrective Actions: Please clean the enclosure. //

17B: .06(5)(n) The dumpster doors and one of the top lids were left open. Trash in unit; partially empty on one side. // Outside receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be kept covered with tight fitting lids or the doors.
Corrective Actions: Ensure the dumpster doors and lids are closed.

17D: .07(4)(b) Opened employee single-use bottles of water were stored in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler over food. // Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
Corrective Actions: The beverages were discarded. //

18: .07(2)(m) Observed the drive thru window being left open on multiple occasions while not actively in-use. // "Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors."
Corrective Actions: The window was closed each time it was addressed. The district manager stated that the doors have been scheduled to repaired to be automatically closed. //

GOLMOG DAEJANG

• 2605 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite 600A Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 11, 2019 | 96 A
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BAGGETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 535

• 2136 Old Norcross Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 11, 2019 | 100 A
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SUSHI OSAKA

• 6590 Sugarloaf Pkwy Suite 107 Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Follow-up
• November 11, 2019 | 95 A
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GOLDEN CORRAL

• 4020 Buford Dr Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 11, 2019 | 95 A
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WAFFLE HOUSE #795

• 1570 Buford Hwy NE Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 11, 2019 | 100 A
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LUCIANO'S RISTORANTE ITALIANO

• 6555 Sugarloaf Pkwy Suite 309 Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 91 A
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SUSHI U

• 2790 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suite 185 Suwanee, GA 30024
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 53 U
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1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(o) Todays visit unsatisfactory multiple risk factors in violation. Person-in charge must perform required duties in food code

2-1B: .03(5)(e) Instructed employee to wash hands due removing personal cup and putting hat on head. Employee rinsed hands only. Hand soap must be use when washing hands.

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2 Employee drinks stored on prep counters with active prep taking place throughout kitchen in unapproved cups without secure lids and straws. Cups relocated. Employees must drink from disposable cups with secure lids and straws and stored in a manner that prevents contamination of equipment, food, and single-use items.

2-2D: .06(2)(o) Plates stored in handsink. Plates removed. Handsinks may only be used for washing hands.

4-1A: .04(4)(c) unwashed vegetables stored in the same container with washed and cut vegetable in prep cooler. In the walk-in cooler unwashed vegetables stored above ready-to-eat on all shelving in walk-in cooler. Unwashed vegetable must be stored below ready-to-eat.

4-1A: .04(4)(n)1 Empployee cracked shelled eggs and with same gloves touhcing clean equipment and food containers// employee put on hat and removed cup then contiune to make sushi. Employee removed gloves and washed hands sushi discarded. Single-use gloves may only be used for one task and discarded when they become contaminated..

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1 Ice mahcine has mold-like accumulations. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.

6-2: .04(6)(g) Several TCS foods located in cooler(soups, porrige, pepper sauces, ect..) not date-marked per owner foods were cooked at 8am yesterday. Foods held more than 24hrs must be date-marked.

8-2B: .07(6)(c) WD-40 container stored above open box of potatoes// WD-40 stored over clean plates// butane lighter stored over prep tables and food. Chemicals relocated. Chemicals must be stored below food and equipment.

10D: .04(4)(d) Several food items removed from bulk supply not labeled(salt, sugar, spices, oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce etc..) located in mulitple prep areas in facility. Food removed from bulk supply must be labeled with common English name.

12A: .04(4)(h) In waitress station bowl of lemons stored in ice use for drinks. Ice used as an exterior coolant may not be used as food.

12A: .04(4)(q) Food delivered yesterday stored on the floor in facility and walk-in freezer. Food must be stored 6" above the floor.

12A: .04(4)(q) Several containers of food and sauce bottles stored in water in prep cooler. Iitems relocated. Food must be stored in a clean dry location.

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4 Cups stored with lip contact surfaces in contact with the dump grid of drink machine. Cups relocated to dish machine. Cups must be stored on clean surfaces.

ARENA TAVERN

• 2000 Satellite Blvd Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 92 A
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WAFFLE HOUSE

• 455 Bethesda School Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 96 A
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INFINITE ENERGY CENTER*

• 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Infinite Energy Duluth, GA 30097
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 91 A
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HU TIEU MY THO

• 5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd Suite A6 Norcross, GA 30093
• Food | Follow-up
• November 8, 2019 | 96 A
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DO RE MI KARAOKE

• 2550 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite 206 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 100 A
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ATLANTA COMEDY THEATER

• 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd Suite 114B Norcross, GA 30093
• MOST RECENT INSPECTION
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 94 A
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M AND J HOME COOKING

• 3050 Main St W Snellville, GA 30078
• Food | Routine
• November 8, 2019 | 93 A
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LANIER MIDDLE SCHOOL

• 6482 Suwanee Dam Rd Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 100 A
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IHOP 4410

• 955 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 97 A
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SUN & MOON

• 3555 Gwinnett Pl Dr NW Suite 101 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 99 A
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TOUCHDDOWN WINGS

• 2054 Main St E Suite A Snellville, GA 30078
• Food | Follow-up
• November 7, 2019 | 88 B
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O'CHARLEY'S #251

• 830 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Lawrenceville, GA 30043
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 83 B
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L'THAI

• 4880 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 14-15 Tucker, GA 30084
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 91 A
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WHITE OAK ELEMENTARY

• 6442 Suwanee Dam Rd Buford, GA 30518
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 100 A
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WINGS CITY

• 2346 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite A Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 97 A
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KO KAI THAI BISTRO

• 5495 JIMMY CARTER BOULEVARD Suite B21 NORCROSS, GA 30093
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 98 A
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LAUREL GROVE

• 2899 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW Lawrenceville, GA 30044
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 |
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TAQUERIA SAN PANCHO

• 4880 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite 9 Tucker, GA 30084
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 90 A
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I LOVE WINGS

• 4051 Stone Mountain Hwy Suite D101 Lilburn, GA 30047
• Food | Follow-up
• November 7, 2019 | 88 B
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WESLEYAN HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL

• 5405 Spalding Dr Norcross, GA 30092
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 97 A
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MI LA CAY

• 4500 Satellite Blvd Suite 1150 Duluth, GA 30096
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 93 A
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CHECKERS

• 6344 Lawrenceville Hwy Tucker, GA 30084
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 86 B
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HOPE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE CENTER

• 1200 Winder Hwy Dacula, GA 30019
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 91 A
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PIZZA HUT #4797

• 6050 Singleton Rd #109 Norcross, GA 30093
• Food | Routine
• November 7, 2019 | 99 A
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