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NORTHWESTERN LAN ZHOU RAMEN
3875 Venture Dr Suite A-8 Duluth, GA 30096 · Health inspection record from GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale)
This restaurant failed a health inspection on September 10, 2026, scoring 57/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 83. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, permit & posting and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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B83September 18, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, permit & posting and facility upkeep.
Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Unwashed potatoes stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Raw meat stored on top of prep top table with bulk sugar stored underneath.
Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)”Large pot of chili oil stored on the floor. 3rD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION*** Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C).
Cited as “.04(4)(q)”Food handlers handling food without hair restraint and no facial hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2"). (C).
Cited as “.03(5)(j)”Latest copy of inspection not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C).
Cited as “.02(1)(d)”Personal employee belongings such as earbuds, phone stored above prep top cooler. Massager stored above container of oils. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. (C).
Cited as “.07(4)(b)”This inspection deducted 17 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.
U57September 10, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 8 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed disposable gloves stored on the side of a dish in reach in cooler, with the intent to re-use glove.
Cited as “.04(4)(n)1”Observed raw beef stored over cut cabbage in the walk-in-cooler (WIC).
Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)”Observed employee washing a pot and cutting boards in the vegetable sink without adequately washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
Cited as “.05(8)(a)”Observed a butane lighter stored over the prep counter and reach in cooler.
Cited as “.07(6)(c)”Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control.
Cited as “.03(2)(a)-(n),(p)”At the start of the inspection, there was not a person-in-charge (PIC) present in the facility.
Cited as “.03(2)”Observed a strainer of green onions and cilantro stored in the hand sink in the kitchen.
Cited as “.06(2)(o)”Observed employee washing their hands in the vegetable sink at the start of the inspection.
Cited as “.03(5)(d)”Observed several working containers of spices and sauces throughout the kitchen not labeled with common name.
Cited as “.04(4)(d)”Observed containers of sauce stored directly on the floor of the walk-in-cooler.
Cited as “.04(4)(q)”Observed several (3) wet wipes stored on counters throughout the kitchen.
Cited as “.04(4)(m)”Observed multiple boxes of lids and bowls stored directly on the floor at the front of the facility.
Cited as “.05(10)(e)1&3”This inspection deducted 43 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.
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 C4201356-8768-4FB4-939E-0702546F8A23. Verify this record at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.