Com Ga Houston, the Vietnamese restaurant at 3350 Steve Reynolds Blvd in Duluth, landed in trouble with health inspectors on Monday, pulling a 58 out of 100 on a Georgia Department of Public Health visit that logged 20 separate violations. Inspectors cited cross-contamination risks, multiple time-and-temperature issues, unlabeled chemicals and a handwashing sink with a broken soap dispenser. A follow-up inspection was ordered within 10 days, with another routine review required within 12 months.
Inspection details
According to an inspection narrative reproduced by local reporting, inspectors found raw pork stored alongside cooked pork and vegetables in a reach-in cooler; previously frozen cooked chicken and other foods that were not properly date-marked; cooked chicken cooling in the produce sink next to lettuce; wet wiping cloths sitting in sanitizer below the required 50 ppm; and working spray bottles filled with chemicals that were not labeled, among other issues. In total, 20 violations were recorded during the visit, as reported by The Georgia Gazette.
Location and ownership
Com Ga Houston operates as a small regional chain and lists a Duluth location at 3350 Steve Reynolds Blvd on its website. According to Com Ga Houston, the Duluth restaurant offers dine-in and takeout service from a suite in the Steve Reynolds shopping center.
Why the violations matter
Georgia food-safety rules call for strict separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods, tight time-and-temperature control and clearly labeled chemicals because breakdowns in those areas can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Under state regulations, a numeric score below 70 is considered an "unsatisfactory" grade, and repeated unsatisfactory results can lead to voluntary closure or permit suspension by the health authority, according to the Georgia Food Service Rules and Regulations.
Next steps for the restaurant
The report notes that some violations were corrected on the spot: soap was supplied at the handwashing sink, unlabeled bottles were emptied and relabeled, and certain foods were discarded. Even so, inspectors documented multiple priority violations that must be addressed to stave off further action. The inspection calls for a follow-up visit within 10 days and another routine inspection within 12 months, as reported by The Georgia Gazette.
Where to find inspection records
Inspection reports are public records. The Georgia Department of Public Health maintains a food-service landing page with statewide tools and guidance, and notes that Gwinnett County posts local inspection reports on a county portal. Local coverage has highlighted other recent failing inspections in the Duluth area, one reason inspectors circle back on priority violations. For the official state landing page, see Georgia Department of Public Health, and for a look at another recent Duluth failure, see The Georgia Sun.
