Buford, Gwinnett County

TAVERN AT MALL OF GEORGIA

2720 Mall of Georgia Blvd Suite 106 Buford GA 30519

Food
Latest score
100
May 27, 2026
City
Buford
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

All cold holding was observed to be at 41 F or below (unless noted otherwise). No food additives & no key drops. As per the person in charge, the back bar room is used only for special events and is stocked with supplies prior to an event. Ensure that all hand sinks in this area remain stocked at all times. Questions? gnrhealth.com 770-963-5132

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 90Grade: A2 violations
Comments

All cold holding units and hot holding units were checked and all temperatures were in compliance (unless noted otherwise). An informal will be completed by 10/03/2025 to ensure that the walk-in cooler is in proper working condition. Questions? gnrhealth.com 770-963-5132

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Multiple time/temperature control for safety foods observed cold holding above 41 F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(q)1&3The walk-in cooler was observed with an ambient air temperature of 41.9 F. Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper calibration. Corrective Actions: Cooler will not be used for time/temperature control for safety foods until repaired. Informal inspection required.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A4 violations
Comments

Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding items were in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one-half inch (1/2"). Note: Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry, on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). Note: Ensure sanitizers are stored where they cannot contaminate food, equipment, or single-use items. Note: An informal inspection will occur by 5/2/2025 to verify uncorrected violations. For questions or comments, please call 770-963-5132 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(1)(c)2,3,17Person in charge (PIC) could not communicate the required reportable symptoms and diseases included in the employee health policy. Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf) Corrective Actions: // Trained PIC of the employee health policy.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(2)(m)Facility was unable to provide in a verifiable manner that 2 employees present during today's inspection are aware of their responsibility to report foodborne illnesses. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed ice machine with mold-like substance in the interior top cover.// Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed broken grill grate and fryer baskets in disrepair, where some wires are sticking out. Observed heavy ice accumulation inside an upright freezer.// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C)

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 92Grade: A4 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance. NOTE: Ensure a thaw date is also placed on time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that have been cooked, frozen, and then thawed. NOTE: Facility now offers hookah. Smoking Signage provided. Gwinnett County's Planning and Development Department must be contacted to ensure proper ventilation throughout facility. NOTE: An informal follow up will occur on 4/25/24. Questions? 770-963-5132 or www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(b)No paper towels present at the side handwashing sink. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Paper towels provided.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(a)Soap dispenser at the front handwashing sink not working. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge replaced batteries and soap at the front handwashing sink was available.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15B: .05(3)(h),(i)Facility does not have test strips for measuring chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

18: .07(2)(m)The front door does not fully close. At time of inspection, the back door was propped open. 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.