ZOONG GUK JIB received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Oct 5, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed multiple containers of canned bamboo not cooling at a fast enough rate to cool to 41 F in 4 hours. [2]
The report states: “Facility using improper methods to cool canned bamboo.” [3]
The report states: “Facility has an outdoor trailer storing food and single use items.” [4]
15 points higher than the previous inspection in our records: 65/100 on Sep 28, 2026. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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Observed multiple containers of canned bamboo not cooling at a fast enough rate to cool to 41 F in 4 hours. REPEAT VIOLATION. TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (0.121°F per min or 29°F in 4 hours). Corrective Actions: Approved cooling methods were provided.
Code .04(6)(d)
Observed multiple containers of canned bamboo not cooling at a fast enough rate to cool to 41 F in 4 hours. REPEAT VIOLATION. TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (0.121°F per min or 29°F in 4 hours). Corrective Actions: Approved cooling methods were provided.Official report · Item 6-1C ↗
Facility using improper methods to cool canned bamboo. Foods were cooling in deep metal containers while covered and stacked in the walk-in cooler. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: Ice and water was added as an ingredient to canned bamboo to ensure foods cooled…
Code .04(6)(e)
Facility using improper methods to cool canned bamboo. Foods were cooling in deep metal containers while covered and stacked in the walk-in cooler. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (e.g., smaller batches, thinner portions, using rapid cooling equipment, stirring food in containers placed in an ice water bath, using containers that facilitate heat transfer and ice as an ingredient; placing items in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer partially or completely uncovered as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: Ice and water was added as an ingredient to canned bamboo to ensure foods cooled properly. Recommended storing cans of bamboo in the walk-in cooler the night before opening.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Facility has an outdoor trailer storing food and single use items. Floor, walls, ceilings are not cleanable (raw wood). Facility applied for a remodel with Gwinnett Environmental Health to ensure the materials of the outdoor storage unit is in compliance. Approved installations must be completed by 11/05/2026. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C)
Code .07(2)(a)
Facility has an outdoor trailer storing food and single use items. Floor, walls, ceilings are not cleanable (raw wood). Facility applied for a remodel with Gwinnett Environmental Health to ensure the materials of the outdoor storage unit is in compliance. Approved installations must be completed by 11/05/2026. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C)Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed multiple ants at the entry way of the outdoor storage unit. (Observed food debris at entry way attracting ants) The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Rule .07(6)(e),(m),(n); (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C) Corrective Actions: Ants and food debris discarded.
Code .07(5)(k)
Observed multiple ants at the entry way of the outdoor storage unit. (Observed food debris at entry way attracting ants) The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Rule .07(6)(e),(m),(n); (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C) Corrective Actions: Ants and food debris discarded.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Gwinnett County · Oct 5, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
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