99/100Grade A
Duluth · Health score & inspection history
9292 SHABU DULUTH
3780 Old Norcross Rd Suite 110 - 113 Duluth, GA 30096
Latest available inspection
Gwinnett County88/100Grade B
What the inspector found
All 8 findings ↗8 findings recorded on Jul 20, 2026.
Inspector observationItem 2-2B ↗
Eating, drinking and tobacco use
&2Observed employees eating and drinking on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. 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 employee food and drinks were moved to an appropriate employee dining area.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2B
Code .03(5)(k)1
&2Observed employees eating and drinking on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. 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 employee food and drinks were moved to an appropriate employee dining area.
Official report · Item 2-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed frozen clams thawing in the hand sink. 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: The package of clams was put in the walk-in cooler to finish thawing.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 2-2D
Code .06(2)(o)
Observed frozen clams thawing in the hand sink. 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: The package of clams was put in the walk-in cooler to finish thawing.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 12C ↗
Wiping cloth use and storage
Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: Wet wiping cloths were moved to sanitizer buckets.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 12C
Code .04(4)(m)
Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: Wet wiping cloths were moved to sanitizer buckets.
Official report · Item 12C ↗Correction status not recorded
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Inspector observationItem 14A ↗
Utensil storage
Observed bowls being used as scoops for salt, sugar, brown sugar, and other dry foods in the facility. Observed a rice spoon stored in water held below 135°F (57°C) on the customer self-service line. 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…
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Inspection item: Inspection item 14A
Code .04(4)(k)
Observed bowls being used as scoops for salt, sugar, brown sugar, and other dry foods in the facility. Observed a rice spoon stored in water held below 135°F (57°C) on the customer self-service line. 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: The bowls were removed. The rice spoon and water were removed, and a clean rice spoon was placed in a dry container for customer use.
Official report · Item 14A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 14B ↗
Utensil, equipment and linen storage
1,2,4Observed multiple dishes stacked wet throughout the kitchen. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Clean dishes were placed in a self -drying position.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 14B
Code .05(10)(e)
1,2,4Observed multiple dishes stacked wet throughout the kitchen. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Clean dishes were placed in a self -drying position.
Official report · Item 14B ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
Observed foil, tape, and plastic used as a lining for storage and prep table shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. (C) Corrective Actions: Foil, tape, and plastic were removed from the surfaces.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15A
Code .05(1)(i)
Observed foil, tape, and plastic used as a lining for storage and prep table shelves. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. (C) Corrective Actions: Foil, tape, and plastic were removed from the surfaces.
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed multiple containers stored clean, with stickers from previous use remaining. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C) Corrective Actions: Stickers were removed, and containers were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 15C
Code .05(7)(a)2,3
Observed multiple containers stored clean, with stickers from previous use remaining. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C) Corrective Actions: Stickers were removed, and containers were rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Inspector observationItem 18 ↗
Pest control
Observed the back door open at the beginning of the inspection. The screen door had large gaps that insects could enter from. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: The back door was closed, and the person in charge was advised to keep it closed until the screen door is fixed.
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Inspection item: Inspection item 18
Code .07(2)(m)
Observed the back door open at the beginning of the inspection. The screen door had large gaps that insects could enter from. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: The back door was closed, and the person in charge was advised to keep it closed until the screen door is fixed.
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available88/100BReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
About this location record
This page follows facility DD844975-7818-4A6A-BC78-83E5EF01775A 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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