14 Dacula Restaurants Inspected Last Week, Scores Range From 81 to 100

The health department is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following restaurant scores are the most recent scores posted on the Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale Health Departments website as of May 28. 

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Recent inspections: 

Antoneta’s Italian Restaurant
2700 Braselton Highway, #8
Score: 89
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(g) ] Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods in the reachin coolers were not date marked: meats, cheeses, lasagna, tiramisu. Foods were date marked at the time of inspection. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) 1) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours, AND/OR 2) prepared and packaged by a food processing plant, shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, which is including the day the original container is opened, a maximum of seven (7) calendar days after the original container is opened, or the useby/ sell by/ expiration date, whichever comes sooner, if the food is maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(l) ] New Zealand green mussel boxes/tags not kept for 90 days. Shellstock boxes/tags shall be kept for 90 days.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(3)(k) ] New Zealand green mussels taken out of the original box & stored in a pan in the cold top cooler. PIC voluntarily discarded mussels. Molluscan shellfish may not be removed from the container in which they are received other than immediately before sale or preparation for service.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Remarks  Violation of Code: [.04(4)(i) ] Raw New Zealand green mussels & raw shrimp stored in undrained ice in the cold top cooler. Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Peeling coating/rust on upright cooler shelves. Broken wires on fry basket. Maintain equipment/utensils in good repair.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(d) ] Grease accumulated inside the fryer cabinet. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(7)(a)2,3 ] Sticker residue on clean food containers. Dust/buildup accumulated on the dish storage shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.  New Violation.
• Unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walkin cooler. Raw animal foods stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walkin freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by: 1) storing unwashed produce below/away from ready-to-eat foods, washed produce; 2) storing raw animal foods below ready-to-eat foods. Food storage chart provided.
• Missing drain plug on dumpster. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

Caprese
2130 Hamilton Creek Parkway
Score: 100
Last inspection: 5/23/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Remarks: * dish machine not registering chlorine until water changed out. Machine may be getting to hot and making the chlorine evaporate. Temp of machine reachin 152.2. Cook was checking dish machine at beginning of inspection (not washing dishes at time of inspection) *CFSM certificate not on site at time of inspection. Still within the 90 days of expiration to have CFSM certificate posted. Make sure original copy is posted. The CFSM certificate can only be used for one facility.

Del Rio Mexican Restaurant
1342 Auburn Road
Score: 93
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Employees using hand washing sinks in kitchen and Bar area as dump sinks. Using handwashing sink located next to chip bin to fill container for ice bath with water. Educated PIC and employees on using a hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks should be used for hand washing only.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• 12CViolation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Sanitizer buckets had low concentration levels of sanitizer. Sanitizer added to buckets. Sanitizer in buckets should be available at the appropriate concentration level.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

KFC/Taco Bell
555 Dacula Road
Score: 100
Last Inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• None

Hamilton Mill Golf Club
1995 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Score: 100
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• None

Little Caesars
1152 Auburn Road, Suite 208
Score: 88
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(3)(a)-(d) ] The original copy of the certified food safety manager (CFSM) certificate could not be found during inspection. The original copy of the CFSM certificate needs to be on site and posted. Please locate original and post.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(4)(a)-(f) ] Person in charge was unable to locate the employee health policy. Person(s) in charge need to have knowledge of the employee health policy which included 5 symptoms, 5 diseases, and what to do in the event employee exhibit or report symptoms or diseases. Handout of the employee health policy was given during inspection and discussed with the person in charge.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(i) ] Employee's working with pizza dough had a hat on, but did not have hair properly restrained(hair handing down in face). Employees with hair longer than 1/2 inch (scalp or beard) must wear proper hair restraint. Employee stopped and pulled hair back under hat.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(5)(f) ] Wet mop was left in bucket. Mops need to hung to dry. Employee hung mop during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Luigi’s
2300 Liam Avenue
Score: 96
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Bread baskets were stored in hand sink located in ware washing area. Hand sink are only for hand washing only, and need to be fully accessible so that employees can wash their hands frequently. Bread baskets were moved.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

McDonald’s
2443 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Score: 91
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Creamer in creamer machine by drive thru not holding below 42 degrees. Creamer discarded. Make certain all cold held foods are kept at 42 or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(i) ] Cheese under time control on front line (unopened on shelf below prep line) not marked with start time. Person in charge indicated that cheese had been out less than 4 hours. Cheese marked with proper time. Make certain all foods under time control are marked with the start time.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Remarks - NOTE: Dish washing machine was malfunctioning during inspection. Employees were using the 3 compartment sink until the dish machine worked properly. Dish machine was working at the end of the inspection.

McDonald’s
615 Dacula Road
Score: 94
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Observed several employees wearing bracelets during food prep. Had employees remove bracelets. On a plain band ring should be worn during food prep.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(m) ] Wet wiping clothes stored on counters. Wet wiping clothes put in sanitizer solution. Wet wiping clothes must be stored in a sanitizing solution.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] Ice scoop stored with handle in ice. Ice scoop removed from ice bin. In-use utensils should be stored with the handle above the food.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.07(5)(f) ] Wet mops stored on floor in back room across from dish washing machine. Wet Mops should be hung to dry after use.  New Violation.

Shenanigan’s
1250 Auburn Road, Suite 101
Score: 90
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Several items in the three door prep cooler across from grill and in the drawers below the grill were holding at temperatures above 41oF. Items had only been on prep line for 3 hours. Items were placed in ice bath on prep station. Items in drawers were moved to walk-in cooler. Cold-holding potentially hazardous foods should be maintained at 41oF or below.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(6)(a) ] Grill drawer coolers and large prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Service call put in at time of inspection. Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(3)(h),(i) ] Test strips not available to test concentration of dish machine. Obtain test strips.  New Violation.

Subway 
2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway
Score: 86
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Turkey, Chicken, Roast Beef, and Cheese holding in prep cooler at temperatures above 41oF. Items Discarded. Cold-held potentially hazardous foods should be held at 41oF or below.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(f) ] Meatballs hot-holding at 110oF. Meatballs reheated to 180oF.Hot-held potentially hazardous foods should be held at 135oF or above.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(6)(c)] Meatballs and chicken thawing at room temperature. Items moved to walk-in cooler. An approved method must be used when thawing.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Sun Garden
2700 Braselton Highway, Suite 16
Score: 81
Last inspection: 5/22/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(c) ] Observed employee change gloves without washing hands. Had employee remove gloves and wash hands. Employees should wash hands before putting on new gloves.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(c)1(i)-(iii),(v),(viii) ] Observed employees cutting raw chicken then touching clean dishes without changing gloves. Observed employee cutting raw chicken then touch the walk-in cooler handle without changing gloves. Observed raw chicken store behind raw beef and pooled eggs in the prep cooler. Had employee remove gloves, rewashed dishes and sanitized equipment touched. Had PIC move chicken to the front of the prep cooler. Food should be kept separated. When handling raw chicken employees should change gloves and wash hands before touching clean equipment and dishes.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(k) ] In-use utensils for hot-held potentially hazardous foods not stored in a container of 135oF water. In use-utensils stored in water at 111oF and 79oF. Units turned on to heat water up to 135oF or above. In use utensils stored in water should be stored in 135oF or above.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.04(4)(n) ] Employees using single use gloves for more than on task. Employees handling raw chicken then clean equipment and dishes with same pair of gloves. Had employees remove gloves. Gloves should be used for a single task.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Wendy’s
2110 Hamilton Creek Parkway
Score: 94
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.06(2)(o) ] Drive thru handwashing sink being used as a dump sink. Educated employees on designated hand washing sinks. Hand washing sink should be used for hand washing only.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.10(2)(g) ] Inspection report of a 91 A from 01/06/2011 posted in Drive thru. Todays report will be posted. Most current inspection report must be posted in drive thru.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.05(10)(a) ] Containers "wet-nested". After washing and sanitizing equipment and dishes should be air dried before stacking.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

Zaxby’s 
2620 Winder Highway
Score: 93
Last inspection: 5/21/13
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Observations and corrective actions:

• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(j)1&2 ] Employee drinks in approved cups were stored on food prep counter near vegetable sink and on counter across from where chicken is breaded. Employee drinks need to be in disposable cup with a lid and straw, and also need to be stored away from food, food prep surface, single service items, utensil, and equipment. Cups were moved.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
• Violation of Code: [.03(5)(g) ] Observed an employee wearing 2 bracelet while working with food. The only jewelry employee can wear while working with food is a plain ring. Employee removed bracelet washed hands and put on new gloves.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.

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