A Gainesville Little Caesars is under the heat lamp for all the wrong reasons after bombing a routine health inspection with a score of 60 and an unsatisfactory "U," while a Chamblee Mediterranean restaurant walked away with a spotless 100. The swing from failing grade to Golden Spatula honors has metro Atlanta diners giving those inspection reports a fresh look.
Hall County inspectors cited the Browns Bridge Road Little Caesars for several issues, including a sink leaking onto the floor, heavily soiled baking pans in the kitchen and a peroxide disinfectant stored above boxes of pizza. Inspectors also reported that the wrong health score was posted on the wall, according to Atlanta News First. Staff at the location told reporters a manager would call, and the restaurant was left with a "U" rating that triggers a required follow-up visit.
Hall County follow-up
The inspection at the Gainesville Little Caesars was conducted on April 10 and included multiple critical violations, according to Gainesville Times. Local reporting notes that the 60 will prompt a re-inspection to verify that all corrective actions are completed.
Gwinnett's top scorers
Over in Gwinnett County, the mood was a lot sunnier. Sabaraba's on American Industrial Way in Chamblee scored a perfect 100 and was named this week's Golden Spatula winner. Atlanta News First highlighted the owner, who is from Israel, along with menu staples like Israeli salad, shawarma chicken, pita and hummus. A McDonald's on Duluth Highway in Duluth also nearly aced its routine check, earning a 98.
Where to check inspection scores
Most restaurant inspection records in Georgia can be searched through the state portal and county environmental health offices. The Georgia Department of Public Health notes that some counties, including Gwinnett, maintain separate online databases. For a statewide search and links to county systems, diners can head to the environmental health inspections page at the Georgia Department of Public Health.
A single failing inspection does not automatically mean a restaurant will be shut down, but scores in the "U" range demand quick fixes and follow-up from health officials. Anyone wanting the latest read on a specific spot should check the inspection report posted at the restaurant and the relevant county or state online portal.
