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2522 Cruse Rd NW Lawrenceville, GA 30044 · Health inspection record from GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale)

B
89 / 100 · Good
Last inspected September 14, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 83
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on September 4, 2026, scoring 61/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 89. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (September 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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B89September 14, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalRaw chicken over raw beef and unwashed strawberries over washed onions and corn all in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled fo.

Raw chicken over raw beef and unwashed strawberries over washed onions and corn all in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled fo.

Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)”

This inspection deducted 11 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.

U61September 4, 20269 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving pest control, chemical safety and management & training.

CriticalInsects observed in rice, in flour, and in bread crumbs. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P).

Insects observed in rice, in flour, and in bread crumbs. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P).

Cited as “.04(1)”
CriticalObserved raw chicken over potatoes, raw chicken and raw beef over liquid butter, raw shell eggs over produce, unwashed produce over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

Observed raw chicken over potatoes, raw chicken and raw beef over liquid butter, raw shell eggs over produce, unwashed produce over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)”
CriticalObserved can of pesticide above food in dry storage room. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P).

Observed can of pesticide above food in dry storage room. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P).

Cited as “.07(6)(c)”
Critical (supporting)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. **2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION ON ROUTINE INSPECTION** It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf).

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. **2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION ON ROUTINE INSPECTION** It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf).

Cited as “.03(2)(a)-(n),(p)”
RoutineBags of milkshake mix and boxes of raw meat thawing at room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C).

Bags of milkshake mix and boxes of raw meat thawing at room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C).

Cited as “.04(6)(c)”
RoutineObserved multiple boxes with ice accumulation in the walk in freezer. 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).

Observed multiple boxes with ice accumulation in the walk in freezer. 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)”
RoutineCups stored in dry foods such as bread crumbs, rice, flour being used as scoops. **2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION ON ROUTINE INSPECTION** During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C).

Cups stored in dry foods such as bread crumbs, rice, flour being used as scoops. **2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION ON ROUTINE INSPECTION** During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C).

Cited as “.04(4)(k)”
Routine1,2,4Stacks of clean containers wet-nested. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C).

1,2,4Stacks of clean containers wet-nested. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C).

Cited as “.05(10)(e)”
RoutineCell phones stored on cutting board and on plate.

Cell phones stored on cutting board and on plate.

Cited as “.07(4)(b)”

This inspection deducted 39 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.

A99July 2, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving permit & posting.

RoutineThe inspection report from 6/23/2026 was not posted for display.

The inspection report from 6/23/2026 was not posted for display.

Cited as “.02(1)(d)”

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 68636FB6-428B-40B0-BEFD-6F4BE77A0481. 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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