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3260 Buford Dr Suite 60 Buford, GA 30519 · Health inspection record from GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale)

B
81 / 100 · Good
Last inspected September 10, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 81

Most recent inspection (September 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

Inspection history

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B81September 10, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalObserved employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands. Employee then changed gloves (no handwashing in between) and handled tortillas. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P).

Observed employee handle raw chicken with gloved hands. Employee then changed gloves (no handwashing in between) and handled tortillas. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. (P).

Cited as “.04(4)(n)1”
Critical (supporting)Observed food debris on at least 10 plates that were stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf).

Observed food debris on at least 10 plates that were stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf).

Cited as “.05(7)(a)1”
RoutineObserved two starbucks drinks (no straw for both), an open cup of coffee and a plastic water bottle that was half full stored on the prep counter. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless 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). (C).

Observed two starbucks drinks (no straw for both), an open cup of coffee and a plastic water bottle that was half full stored on the prep counter. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless 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). (C).

Cited as “.03(5)(k)1&2”

This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.

B81May 11, 2026Details pending

Violation details for this inspection are not yet available here. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale) · permit DF4DBB57-A2A6-4E73-978F-E0830EF645FB. Verify this record at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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