UNIVERSAL JOINT received an A, scoring 93 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Jun 29, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
The inspector observed multiple drink nozzles on the soda machine in the kitchen with a buildup of a black substance. [2]
The inspector also observed multiple containers of dry foods (pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, lemon pepper, and garlic powder) with cups used as scoops. [3]
The report states: “1,2,4Observed multiple cups and metal pans throughout the kitchen stacked wet.” [4]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed multiple drink nozzles on the soda machine in the kitchen with a buildup of a black substance. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Drink nozzles were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Code .05(7)(a)1
Observed multiple drink nozzles on the soda machine in the kitchen with a buildup of a black substance. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Drink nozzles were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed multiple containers of dry foods (pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, lemon pepper, and garlic powder) with cups used as scoops. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a…
Code .04(4)(k)
Observed multiple containers of dry foods (pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, lemon pepper, and garlic powder) with cups used as scoops. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: Cups were removed from the food containers.Official report · Item 14A ↗
1,2,4Observed multiple cups and metal pans throughout the kitchen stacked wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Cups were separated and placed in self-drying positions.
Code .05(10)(e)
1,2,4Observed multiple cups and metal pans throughout the kitchen stacked wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Cups were separated and placed in self-drying positions.Official report · Item 14B ↗
The facility's QUAT test strips are expired. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Quat test strips were obtained.
Code .05(3)(h),(i)
The facility's QUAT test strips are expired. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Quat test strips were obtained.Official report · Item 15B ↗
The Facility has broken/missing floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the prep cooler, and the coved tiles are broken and hanging off the wall under the 2nd hand sink in the back of the kitchen. 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)
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
The Facility has broken/missing floor tiles in the kitchen in front of the prep cooler, and the coved tiles are broken and hanging off the wall under the 2nd hand sink in the back of the kitchen. 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 ↗
Observed multiple employee items (a purse, a phone, and thermoses) on food storage shelves and prep surfaces. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee items were moved to the office area.
Code .07(4)(b)
Observed multiple employee items (a purse, a phone, and thermoses) on food storage shelves and prep surfaces. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee items were moved to the office area.Official report · Item 17D ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Gwinnett County · Jun 29, 2026
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Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
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