Duluth, Gwinnett County

PONKO CHICKEN

6600 Sugarloaf Pkwy Suite 300 Duluth GA 30097

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 5, 2026
City
Duluth
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 99Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: Ensure raw chicken tender containers are not overfilled in open top cooler in order to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Recommended jalapeno crema bottle should not be stored in the top of the prep cooler in order to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Person in charge will now store jalapeno crema in bottom of prep cooler. An informal inspection will occur on 2/5/26 to verify that item 17C has been corrected. All cold holding and hot holding temperature in compliance unless otherwise stated. Questions/comments? 770-963-5132 or gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(c)Observed coved base is in disrepair and falling off underneath walk-in cooler door.// In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). (C)

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: Ensure that chicken tenders are cooled using proper methods such as storing uncovered in walk-in cooler or freezer. Note: Ensure that sanitizer in spray bottles is not above 100ppm chlorine. Note: Food may not be received from another facility holding a food service permit unless (1) the ownership matches exactly or (2) the facility also holds a Food Establishment permit from the Georgia Department of Agriculture or similar. Note: Ensure that employee food is not stored above customer food. Questions/comments? 770-963-5132 or gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(2)(m)Person in charge was not able to demonstrate in a verifiable manner that employees had been informed of their responsibility to report certain symptoms and 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) Corrective Actions: Employees signed a health agreement form during inspection. Person in charge was able to show that all other employees have already signed agreement forms.//

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

QUESTIONS: 770-963-5132 or www.gnrhealth.com All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Provided PIC a copy of "TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL" form. PIC is wanting to put Buttermilk Ranch Sauce, Chicken Tenders, Fries under time control.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed an open cup of water and a water plastic bottle stored in the kitchen/food preparation area.// 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: Person In Charge (PIC) removed open container and plastic water bottle away from the kitchen.//