In the routine inspection conducted by the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a restaurant received an unsatisfactory score. Despite the perfect score Sweetsong Kitchen and Bar received a year prior, it comes as a surprise to see the establishment fail to maintain a satisfactory score.
According to the report, unsanitary conditions, behaviors, and improper managerial control were among the reasons for this score. Inspectors have arranged a follow-up inspection within 10 days to correct violations, or else the establishment permit will be suspended.
Please note that the scores mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on April 23 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- The GNR County Health Department’s inspector gave an unsatisfactory “U” score to Sweetsong Kitchen and Bar on Wednesday, April 23.
- Lack of managerial control, unsanitary conditions, and behaviors of the staff are listed among the reasons.
- A follow-up inspection is to be conducted within 10 days to address the violations.
Sweetsong Kitchen and Bar
Food served at Sweetsong restaurant (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 6450 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30096
- Date: April 23, 2025
- Score: 52
A routine health inspection was conducted on Wednesday, April 23, when officials visited Sweetsong Kitchen and Bar. Multiple food code violations were found during this inspection, resulting in a low score of 52 points.
The report states that several risk factor violations were due to the lack of active managerial control practiced by the person in charge. Another violation was observed when employees would use their phones while handling the food.
Inspectors also observed employees’ coffee cups on the prep table, opened water bottles throughout the kitchen, and employees drinking from a water bottle in the kitchen. Employees were also seen towel-drying dishes coming out of the dish machine, and multiple pans stored as clean had sticker residue on them.
Also, various food items are being stored at unsafe temperatures, while others, such as crab cakes, pasta, chicken salad, and spinach, were found with date marks adjusted.
Inspectors noted seven dented cans in the dry storage. Raw beef, raw chicken, lobster, and other temperature-controlled foods were found vacuum-packed in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler, which were packaged for over 48 hours. The detailed inspection report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection Scheduled
A follow-up inspection at Sweetsong Kitchen and Bar has been scheduled to take place within 10 days. Failure to address the issues reported will result in the suspension of the permit as per the health department guidelines.
The GNR County Health Department conducted routine restaurant inspections on Wednesday, April 23. One establishment did not meet inspection standards; the remaining restaurants passed.
