100/100Grade A
Buford · Health score & inspection history
HACIENDA BAR AND GRILL
2925 Buford Dr Suite 1600 Buford, GA 30519
Latest available inspection
Gwinnett County81/100Grade B
What the inspector found
All 5 findings ↗5 findings recorded on Sep 16, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
Observed several containers of seasoning in the dry storage area uncovered. Food must be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered, or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: Foods were covered.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2A
Code .04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed several containers of seasoning in the dry storage area uncovered. Food must be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered, or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: Foods were covered.
Official report · Item 4-2A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed black mold like substance in the interior do the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 4-2B
Code .05(7)(a)1
Observed black mold like substance in the interior do the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 6-1C ↗
Cooling time and temperature
container of pico de gallo did not cool to 41F in 4 hours. 4 containers of cooked cheese dip not cooling at a fast enough rate to reach 41F in 6 hours. 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: Pico de gallo was discarded. Proper cooling methods were provided for the cooked cheese dip.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1C
Code .04(6)(d)1
container of pico de gallo did not cool to 41F in 4 hours. 4 containers of cooked cheese dip not cooling at a fast enough rate to reach 41F in 6 hours. 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: Pico de gallo was discarded. Proper cooling methods were provided for the cooked cheese dip.
Official report · Item 6-1C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 11A ↗
Cooling methods and equipment
Facility using improper methods for cooling pico de gallo and cooked cheese dip. Foods cooling in deep, metal containers while covered and stacked in the walk in cooler. Manager decided to place cooked cheese dip in ice baths after the initial cooling temperature was recorded. However, the containers were just placed in ice, not ice water. 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…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 11A
Code .04(6)(e)
Facility using improper methods for cooling pico de gallo and cooked cheese dip. Foods cooling in deep, metal containers while covered and stacked in the walk in cooler. Manager decided to place cooked cheese dip in ice baths after the initial cooling temperature was recorded. However, the containers were just placed in ice, not ice water. 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: Discussed placing foods in thin portions and cooling in the walk in freezer. Also discussed that when using an ice bath for cooling foods, water must be added to the ice for rapid cooling.
Official report · Item 11A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 18 ↗
Pest control
Observed several live flies in the back of the kitchen near the dish area and in the dry storage area. Pest control must treat facility for flies and documentation must be provided to the health authority by 9/25/26. 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)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 18
Code .07(5)(k)
Observed several live flies in the back of the kitchen near the dish area and in the dry storage area. Pest control must treat facility for flies and documentation must be provided to the health authority by 9/25/26. 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)
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspection history 1
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About this location record
This page follows facility 4B6E58C3-BB44-4B50-8B39-0BA874F31C36 within Gwinnett County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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