Duluth · Health score & inspection history
YH'S BBQ AND CRAB
2180 Pleasant Hill Rd Suite C Duluth, GA 30096
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Gwinnett CountyWhat the inspector found
All 11 findings ↗11 findings recorded on Sep 10, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 1-2A ↗
Person in charge
Multiple risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection that were not in compliance with the Food Code. As a result, the facility received an unsatisfactory score, indicating that the Person in Charge (PIC) is not maintaining adequate active managerial control of the facility. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 1-2A
Code .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)
Multiple risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection that were not in compliance with the Food Code. As a result, the facility received an unsatisfactory score, indicating that the Person in Charge (PIC) is not maintaining adequate active managerial control of the facility. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)
Official report · Item 1-2A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 2-2A ↗
Employee health reporting
PIC was unable to provide, in a verifiable manner, that one employee present during today's inspection had gone over the employee health policy./ Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee signed the health policy.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2A
Code .03(2)(o)
PIC was unable to provide, in a verifiable manner, that one employee present during today's inspection had gone over the employee health policy./ Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Employee signed the health policy.//
Official report · Item 2-2A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 2-2B ↗
Eating, drinking and tobacco use
&2Observed employee drinks stored in unapproved containers (opened water bottle, Stanley cup) stored on top of or above preparation tables.// Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: The water bottle was discarded and the Stanley cup relocated.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2B
Code .03(5)(k)1
&2Observed employee drinks stored in unapproved containers (opened water bottle, Stanley cup) stored on top of or above preparation tables.// Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: The water bottle was discarded and the Stanley cup relocated.//
Official report · Item 2-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed ice dumped into the hand wash sink located at the server station.// 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: Ice was removed from the hand wash sink.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2D
Code .06(2)(o)
Observed ice dumped into the hand wash sink located at the server station.// 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: Ice was removed from the hand wash sink.//
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 3-1D ↗
Required food-source records
The facility is not recording the dates when raw green mussels and raw oysters are served or sold, and is not retaining the product tags for 90 calendar days as required.// The identity of the source of molluscan shellfish that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining product tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag label, or invoice as specified under Rule .04(3)(k)2, by: (Pf) (i) Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags, labels, or invoice in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the molluscan shellfish are sold or served; and (ii) If molluscan shellfish are removed from their tagged or…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 3-1D
Code .04(3)(k)
The facility is not recording the dates when raw green mussels and raw oysters are served or sold, and is not retaining the product tags for 90 calendar days as required.// The identity of the source of molluscan shellfish that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining product tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag label, or invoice as specified under Rule .04(3)(k)2, by: (Pf) (i) Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags, labels, or invoice in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the molluscan shellfish are sold or served; and (ii) If molluscan shellfish are removed from their tagged or labeled container the source identification will be preserved by using a record keeping system as specified under (i) above. (Pf)
Official report · Item 3-1D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 4-1A ↗
Food separation and protection
(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw eggs stored above peeled potatoes inside a prep cooler, unwashed produce (cucumber, tomatoes) stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the walk-in cooler. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen,…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 4-1A
Code .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)
(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw eggs stored above peeled potatoes inside a prep cooler, unwashed produce (cucumber, tomatoes) stored above ready-to-eat foods inside the walk-in cooler. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: Foods were rearranged.//
Official report · Item 4-1A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 6-2 ↗
Date marking and disposition
Observed multiple cooked or prepared foods (beef stew, lamb, pork, pork sauce) being held in the facility for over 24 hours, not labeled with the preparation dates.// 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 consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Foods were properly labeled with their preparation dates.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 6-2
Code .04(6)(g)
Observed multiple cooked or prepared foods (beef stew, lamb, pork, pork sauce) being held in the facility for over 24 hours, not labeled with the preparation dates.// 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 consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Foods were properly labeled with their preparation dates.//
Official report · Item 6-2 ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 10D ↗
Food labeling and containers
Observed multiple food ingredients (water, seasonings, spices, flour, oil, etc.) stored in working containers not labeled with the food common name. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: All containers were properly identified.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 10D
Code .04(4)(d)
Observed multiple food ingredients (water, seasonings, spices, flour, oil, etc.) stored in working containers not labeled with the food common name. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: All containers were properly identified.//
Official report · Item 10D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 11C ↗
Thawing methods
Observed a container of portioned, cooked gizzards and beef tripe being thawed at room temperature. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// 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: Food was placed submerged under running water.//
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Inspection item: Inspection item 11C
Code .04(6)(c)
Observed a container of portioned, cooked gizzards and beef tripe being thawed at room temperature. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// 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: Food was placed submerged under running water.//
Official report · Item 11C ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed multiple clean food containers and containers actively being used, with old stickers and glue residue still attached to their exterior surfaces. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15C
Code .05(7)(a)2,3
Observed multiple clean food containers and containers actively being used, with old stickers and glue residue still attached to their exterior surfaces. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE REPEATED VIOLATION.// Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 17C ↗
Facility maintenance and cleanliness
Observed grease and debris accumulation under the skewer cooking station.// All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)
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Inspection item: Inspection item 17C
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Observed grease and debris accumulation under the skewer cooking station.// All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)
Official report · Item 17C ↗Correction status not recorded
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