Buford, Gwinnett County

PHO 24

1825 Mall of Georgia Blvd Suite C Buford GA 30519

Food
Latest score
82
Apr 29, 2026
City
Buford
County
Gwinnett
Grade
B
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 82Grade: B2 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Must have an allergen disclosure to inform customers of all allergens on site in facility. NOTE: Cannot store food in single use soy sauce buckets. Must use reusable food safe containers. NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-1C: .04(4)(a)1,2,3Observed employee cutting lettuce with bare hands. Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. (P) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) had lettuce discarded. Employee washed hands and donned gloves.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

5-1B: .04(5)(i)Observed rice reheating for 2.5hrs and temperature was at 84F. Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a minimum temperature of 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds within 2 hours. (P) Corrective Actions: Rice was discarded.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A2 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION (date marking). NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed many TCS (time/temperature control for safety) items holding past 24hrs that were not marked with the prepare date. There were two containers cooked chicken wings (made yesterday morning), two containers of cooked pork (made yesterday morning) being held in the prep cooler. There were about ten bags of cooked chicken in upright freezer and four containers of egg rolls that were both made Monday. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Items were labeled with date prepared.

SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

12B: .03(5)(g)Observed employee cutting limes with a watch on. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Watch was removed and hands were washed. Limes were discarded.

Aug 11, 2025

Required Additional Routine

Score: 84Grade: B5 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Informal inspection will occur on 8/21/25 to ensure walk-in cooler shelves and hood has been cleaned and that hand sink has been repaired. NOTE: REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION (15C: cleaning of non-contact food surfaces). NOTE: Today's inspection is required additional routine due to last year's score (12/13/24). A regular routine will still be conducted prior to 12/31/25. NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(a)Observed no soap at two different hand sinks (hand sink by time control bar and hand sink at drink counter). Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) adding soap to dispensers.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed cooked beef (upright freezer made on 8/7), cooked pork (upright freezer made on 8/8), cooked beef tendons (upright freezer made morning of 8/10) and cooked chicken wings (prep cooler made morning of 8/10) that were made prior the last 24hrs that were not labeled with date mark. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC date marked items with date prepared.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

8-2B: .07(6)(b)Observed three working containers of chemicals that were not labeled with common name (degreaser, windex, and pure bleach). Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC labeled items.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

15C: .05(7)(a)2,3Observed build up under hood and on walk-in cooler shelves.

THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. (C) Corrective Actions: Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 8/21/25.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

16B: .06(2)(r)Hand sink by fryer that does not operate. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C) Corrective Actions: Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 8/21/2025.

May 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A3 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION (2nd repeat for dirty non food contact surfaces like under the hood). NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed build up of debris in ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) could not correct on-site. Please correct by 5/15/2025.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

12C: .04(4)(m)Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC placed cloths in sanitizer.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: Yes

15C: .05(7)(a)2,3Observed a build up of debris under hood. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. (C) Corrective Actions: Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 5/15/2025.

SECOND REPEAT VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION

Dec 17, 2024

Follow-up

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Food coloring is used at this facility. NOTE: A required additional routine will be conducted within 12 months due to previous score. NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.