KOREA GARDEN receives B in Gwinnett County health inspection

1. 01

   Toxic substance storage and use

   Item 8-2B ↗

   Observed two butane lighters above the prep cooler across from the grill and one butane lighter in a plastic container on the prep table by the vegetable prep sink. ***(FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION)*** Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: The butane lighters were relocated to lower shelving.//

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(6)(c)

   Observed two butane lighters above the prep cooler across from the grill and one butane lighter in a plastic container on the prep table by the vegetable prep sink. ***(FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION)*** Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: The butane lighters were relocated to lower shelving.//

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
2. 02

   Food storage and contamination

   Item 12A ↗

   Observed one container of salt and sugar by the exit door being stored on the floor. In the walk in cooler, observed one container of rinsed meat on the floor and in the walk in freezer, multiple boxes of frozen meats stored on the floor. ***(THIRD VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION)***// 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: The food items were moved to be at least six inches off the floor.//

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(4)(q)

   Observed one container of salt and sugar by the exit door being stored on the floor. In the walk in cooler, observed one container of rinsed meat on the floor and in the walk in freezer, multiple boxes of frozen meats stored on the floor. ***(THIRD VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION)***// 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: The food items were moved to be at least six inches off the floor.//

   Official report · Item 12A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
3. 03

   Equipment design and condition

   Item 15A ↗

   Observed an accumulation of ice on the black pipes and fans in the walk in freezer unit.// 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: Could not correct on site. Ensure to correct by 8.10.2026.//

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .05(6)(a)

   Observed an accumulation of ice on the black pipes and fans in the walk in freezer unit.// 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: Could not correct on site. Ensure to correct by 8.10.2026.//

   Official report · Item 15A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.

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