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Gloves Not Changed Between Tasks, Mildew Buildup in Floor Drains and Other Violations

A look at recent restaurant inspections in Walton County. View a list of scores, detailed violations and corrective actions.

The Northeast Health District is tasked with ensuring restaurant compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. The following are the most recent scores available for Walton County restaurants.

Each kitchen is given a score, and any violations are listed on-line.  The restaurant or cafeteria is categorized as low risk if there are no critical violations and a score of 90 or more is achieved.  For a food establishment to be categorized as high risk, one or more critical violations must be found.

Any restaurant with a failing grade -- a score of 70 or less -- receives a follow-up inspection within 10 days.

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Church's Chicken

503 North Broad Street Monroe GA, 30655 

Date: Aug. 22, 2013   Score: 93

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Low Risk - No critical violations

Non-critical violations:

  • Violation of : 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used - Ice accumulation in reach in freezer. Freezer door won't completely seal. 
  • Violation of : 16B. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices - Leak under three-compartment sink.
  • Violation of : 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained- Dumpster door open.
  • Violation of : 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean - Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Violation of : 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used- Employee's jacket stored with single-service items.
  • Violation of : 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present - Hatch on ceiling open. 


Dairy Queen

614 E. SPRING ST. MONROE GA, 30655

Date: Aug. 20, 2013   Score: 91

Low Risk - No critical violations

Non-critical violations:

  • Violation of : 12B. Personal cleanliness - Employee wearing thread and/or rubber bracelets.
  • Violation of : 14A. In-use utensils: properly stored - Spoon handles in toppings.
  • Violation of : 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used - Single service spoons at drive-thru window stored with handles down. 
  • Violation of : 14D. Gloves used properly - Gloves not changed between tasks. Employee grill area and going to walk in cooler. 
  • Violation of : 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used - Masking tape on front prep table and back hand wash sink faucet.  Heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer and chest freezer. Hand wash sink faucet in front stripped - water won't stop running. (repeat)
  • Violation of : 16A. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure - Hot water turned off at front hand wash sink.
  • Violation of : 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean - Vents dusty in restrooms.

IHOP

2170 West Spring St. Monroe GA, 30655

Date: Aug. 21, 2013   Score: 95

Low Risk - No critical violations

Non-critical violations:

  • Violation of : 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled - Forks in salad prep cooler stored with handles down; pails stacked wet. (repeat)
  • Violation of : 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used - Coffee filters not kept protected. (repeat)
  • Violation of : 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used - Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer.  (repeat)
  • Violation of : 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean - PVC pipe behind ice machine not connected to floor drain causing water buildup on floor. 

Miss Dot's Diner & Sweet Shop

307 Main Street Loganville GA, 30052

Date: Aug. 21, 2013   Score: 100

Low Risk - No critical violations


Pizza Hut

4630 HWY 78 LOGANVILLE GA, 30052

Date: Aug. 22, 2013   Score: 97

Low Risk - No critical violations

Non-critical violations:

  • Violation of : 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used - Condensation leak at walk-in cooler near Pepsi machine.
  • Violation of : 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean Water, Plumbing and Waste - Non food surfaces sticky with food debris.  Green wire shelving throughout and cabinet under drink station in dining.
  • Violation of : 17A. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned - No trash can at front hand sink.
  • Violation of : 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean - Floor drains with mildew buildup.  Vent above drink cooler dusty. Floor in drink syrup closet sticky with debris. (repeat) 
  • Violation of : 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used - Employee's purse and cup stored with food in front. (repeat)

Waffle House

1245 N. Broad Street MONROE GA, 30656

Date: Aug. 20, 2013   Score: 92

Low Risk - No critical violations

Non-critical violations:

  • Violation of : 4-2A. Food stored covered - Chili and gravy uncovered in hot holding wells. 
  • Violation of : 4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - Dish machine not sanitizing.  Call for repair.
  • Violation of : 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled - Plates above grill, dish machine and prep not inverted. (repeat)
  • Violation of : 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained - Dumpster area littered.
  • Violation of : 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean - Floors under storage and equipment not cleaned often enough. (repeat)


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