Gwinnett location of chicken chain fails health check

A Gwinnett County location of a regional chicken franchise failed a recent health inspection. Zaxby’s on Mcginnis Ferry Road in Suwanee scored 69/ U on Dec. 21. Previous scores were 96/ A on Oct. 31, 2019, and 97/ A on May 1, 2019.

According to the report, there was no Certifified Food Service Manager on the premises. The person in charge was advised to obtain certifification and post it. Other violations:

■ An employee touched their COVID- 19 face mask, then handled ready- to- eat food without washing hands and changing gloves. Advised person in charge of correct procedure.

■Employee wiped gloved hands on pants after handling raw chicken, then continued to handle food without a hand washing and glove change.

■ Employee drinks were on prep tables. Advised person in charge to not store drinks on prep tables.

■ The hand soap dispenser at main kitchen hand sink was broken.

■ Cheese on prep table was 48 degrees. It was discarded. Advised person in charge to hold such foods at 41 degrees or below.

■ Wet wipe cloths were stored around kitchen and on prep tables, not kept in sanitizer solution.

■ Many towels appeared to be drying on shelf. Advised person in charge to store in sanitizer solution.

■ Sides and surfaces of equipment were heavily soiled with food residue. Floors were soiled with food residue under and behind equipment.

Most restaurants with failed scores are reinspected within 10 days.

7140 Mcginnis Ferry Road, Suwanee

Score: 69/ U