Gwinnett Chinese Restaurant Fails Health Inspection

SNELLVILLE, GA — A Chinese restaurant in Snellville failed its health inspection on Tuesday.

Rice Box, at 4017 Annistown Rd., scored a 65/U on the inspection. On its two most recent inspections, in February and July, it had scored a 92 and a 90 — both A's.

During the inspection, officials found unwashed mushrooms, cucumbers and peppers being stored above ready-to-eat chicken wings and uncovered shrimp.

Chicken, broccoli, shrimp, celery and cooked potatoes were found being stored in containers with no lids.

Prepared chicken was being stored at 50 degrees — warmer than allowed by law — and discarded.

Multiple prepared food items were not date-marked, food was being scooped using bowls, not scoops with handles and access to a hand sink was blocked by large containers.

Inspectors will return to the restaurant within 10 days to do a follow-up inspection. If problems have not been addressed, they could revoke the restaurant's license until they do so.

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