Black mold and rust were found inside of an ice machine during a routine health inspection at a Buford area restaurant resulting in a failing score.
An inspector with the Georgia Department of Public Health conducted a routine health inspection on Monday, September 11 at Smokey Bones at 3333 Buford Drive, Suite VB01C in Buford. The inspector found several health code violations resulting in a failing score of 62 U.
In addition to the violation for the black mold and rust inside of the ice machine, other violations noted included:
- Employee drinks were stored on prep tables and prep counters near food.
- Ready-to-eat packs of brisket were not reheating at a fast enough rate.
- Multiple temperature control for safety foods were above 41 degrees in the walk-in cooler.
- A method the restaurant uses to store cooked food until time to use has not been approved by Georgia’s state health department.
- Ice build-up was observed on the fans and condenser in the walk-in freezer.
- The front exterior and interior doors, as well as the back door were open at the time of the inspection.
- The person in charge was not demonstrating active managerial control.
Smokey Bones will undergo a follow-up inspection within the next 10 days to make sure that all the violations are addressed.
To view the full inspection report for Smokey Bones, click here.
