Hibachi Buffet Passes Second Inspection, Pizza Chain Has Grease-Coated Shelves

Results of recent Gwinnett County restaurant inspections in Snellville by East Metro Public Health with a synopsis of deficiencies found by the inspector. These are reports over the past week. 

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Name: Atlanta's Best Wings
Location: 4002 Highway 78 Suite 220
Score: 97/A
Previous scores: 71/C, 87/B
Deficiencies observed: Wet wiping cloths stored in plain water. In-use, wet wiping cloths must be stored in an approved sanitizing solution. The cloths were placed in 50 parts per million of chlorine. 

Name: Del Taco
Location: 1895 Scenic Highway 124
Score: 94/A
Previous scores: 85/B, 84/B
Deficiencies observed: Tomato dicer is stored as clean with large food pieces and residue remaining in the grates of the slicer and the teeth of the plunging piece. Clean all parts of the slicer. Ensure that food-contact surfaces are completely clean to both sight and touch. Non-food contact surface of the beverage nozzles at the drive-thru have brown mold growth accumulated. Lighting in the women's restroom needs to be restored.

Name: Hibachi Buffet (rescore after failing score last week)
Location: 2059 Scenic Highway Suite 117
Score: 96/A
Previous scores: 67/U, 82/B
Deficiencies observed: Diced tofu and seaweed near the soups were found on diplay for consumer self service and were not properly protected at the time of inspection. The person in charge removed these items. The most current health inspection report was not posted in public view as required. The person in charge was advised to always post the most current health inspection in pubic view. Inspection report must be posted in public view within 15 feet of the primary entrance, 5-7 feet above the floor, and/or not readable from one foot. A required additional routine inspection will be done in 30-60 days. A score of U may result in permit suspension due to back to back U's on routine inspections.

Name: Moe's Southwest Grill
Location: 1850 Scenic Highway Suite 140
Score: 99/A
Previous scores: 94/A, 91/A
Deficiencies observed: Food container lids which have open seams are being used to cover food in the walk-in cooler. The green shelving inside the walk-in cooler has accumulated food particles and residue. Observed dumpster pad in poor condition during the inspection. 

Name: Pizza Hut
Location: 2189 Scenic Highway Suite A
Score: 91/A
Previous scores: 93/A, 97/A
Deficiencies observed: Carafes for preparing breadstix sauce and pizza sauce are not being cleaned by methods which remove all food debris from the interior of them. Spatula and small tongs are stored in tepid water among the chicken wing sauces on the prep table. Remove the water from these utensils. In-use utensils may either be kept completely dry on a clean surface, submerged in water maintained at 135F or higher, or kept under continuously running water. Green shelving adjacent to the fryers is coated with grease and food residue. 

Name: Popeyes
Location: 2330 Ronald Reagan Parkway
Score: 90/A
Previous scores: 84/B, 83/B
Deficiencies observed: The lid on the bulk flour container is left open while the food is not in use. An employee is working with sanitizer and wiping down the prep station. The flour in the container is subject to falling contaminants and exposed to splash from the sanitizer cloth. Thermometer for prep in the back of the kitchen is not being cleaned with adequate frequency. The most recent inspection report is not on display. Single-service beverage cups are on display at the front counter without plastic wrappings or a dispenser. Employee is placing clean dishes to air dry on an unclean sink ledge. 

Name: Shiloh Middle School
Location: 4285 Shiloh Road
Score: 100/A
Previous scores: 97/A, 83/B
Deficiencies observed: None.