100/100Grade A
Gwinnett County
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J. A. ALFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2625 Lawrenceville Hwy Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Lawrenceville · Health score & inspection history
EL FOGON
1108 Herrington Rd Suite 1 Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Latest available inspection
Gwinnett County80/100Grade B
What the inspector found
All 8 findings ↗8 findings recorded on Sep 14, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 2-2A ↗
Employee health reporting
Person in charge was not aware of all reportable symptoms and illnesses.// Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge was educated on reportable symptoms and illnesses and guided to an employee health information poster.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2A
Code .03(1)(c)2,3,17
Person in charge was not aware of all reportable symptoms and illnesses.// Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge was educated on reportable symptoms and illnesses and guided to an employee health information poster.//
Official report · Item 2-2A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed a metal container stored in handwashing sink, blocking it from being used.// A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Container was placed at the three compartment sink.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2D
Code .06(2)(o)
Observed a metal container stored in handwashing sink, blocking it from being used.// A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Container was placed at the three compartment sink.//
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 6-1C ↗
Cooling time and temperature
Observed pig feet, chicken, baked potato, and salsa cooling at a rate insufficient to reach 41F within the required timeframe.// 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: Foods were moved to functioning coolers or freezers to rapidly cool.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1C
Code .04(6)(d)
Observed pig feet, chicken, baked potato, and salsa cooling at a rate insufficient to reach 41F within the required timeframe.// 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: Foods were moved to functioning coolers or freezers to rapidly cool.//
Official report · Item 6-1C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 6-1D ↗
Time as a public health control
Observed mashed plantains, fried plantains, and cooked yuca intended to be on time control with no label to indicate when the time control period started or ended.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 6-1D
Code .04(6)(i)
Observed mashed plantains, fried plantains, and cooked yuca intended to be on time control with no label to indicate when the time control period started or ended.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P) 5) written procedures for TPHC (including methods of compliance with cooling foods is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated) shall be created in advance, kept in the food service establishment, and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.//
Official report · Item 6-1D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 11C ↗
Thawing methods
Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature on a rolling cart.// 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) Corrective Actions: Raw pork was moved to cooler to continue thawing.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 11C
Code .04(6)(c)
Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature on a rolling cart.// 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) Corrective Actions: Raw pork was moved to cooler to continue thawing.//
Official report · Item 11C ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 11D ↗
Thermometers
Observed temperature guage on ambient air temperature measuring device in walk-in cooler is broken and does not provide a temperature reading within the intended range or use.// Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5°C in the intended range of use. (Pf)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 11D
Code .05(2)(l)
Observed temperature guage on ambient air temperature measuring device in walk-in cooler is broken and does not provide a temperature reading within the intended range or use.// Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5°C in the intended range of use. (Pf)
Official report · Item 11D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 12A ↗
Food storage and contamination
Observed a case of beverages stored directly on the floor in contact with a damp mop in the closet next to restroom. The floor was also wet.// 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) Corrective Actions: Drinks were moved to a clean, dry location.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 12A
Code .04(4)(q)
Observed a case of beverages stored directly on the floor in contact with a damp mop in the closet next to restroom. The floor was also wet.// 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) Corrective Actions: Drinks were moved to a clean, dry location.//
Official report · Item 12A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Minimum ambient temperature was 49F.// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Do not use walk-in cooler to store time/temperature control for safety foods until repaired.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15A
Code .05(6)(a)
Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Minimum ambient temperature was 49F.// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Do not use walk-in cooler to store time/temperature control for safety foods until repaired.//
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available80/100BReport
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About this location record
This page follows facility AE687F3D-2D5F-430F-BB4E-6A344E2742C9 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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