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2570 Riverside Parkway P.O. Box 897 Lawrenceville, GA 30046 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)

GOLDEN BUDDHA RESTAURANT

4300 Buford Drive Buford, GA 30518

Food | Routine

March 20, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF (opens in a new tab)
Score & Grade: 89 B Grade: B
Observations & Corrective Actions

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed colander in the hand sink on the line. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) removed colander from hand sink. ***SECOND REPEAT VIOLATION***

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed a build up of debris in ice scoop holder, ice machine and slicer. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: PIC had slicer and ice scoop cleaned while on-site. Could not correct ice machine on-site. Please correct by 3/28/2024.

14A: .04(4)(k)Observed two scoops without handles stored in raw meat and cooked chicken. 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 running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 3. in a clean, dry container; or 4. 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: PIC discarded scoops.

Additional Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted.

NOTE: MSG and food coloring are used at this facility.

NOTE: Informal will occur on 3/28/2024 to check ice machine.

NOTE: REPEAT VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION (2nd repeat for .06(2)(o) - items in hand sink)

NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com
This was a joint inspection with EKM