After a routine inspection on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, three restaurants were found violating several health codes in Metro Atlanta, resulting in unsatisfactory scores. Led by the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments, the inspection found a lack of active managerial control, sanitary issues, and TCS food violations among the many reported.
Some of the violations stated were immediately corrected by the on-site inspector. As for the other violations, they have to be corrected before the next inspection.
Please note that the scores mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on April 30 and May 1 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishments.
Highlights
- Three Metro Atlanta restaurants got unsatisfactory scores after recent inspections by the GNR County Health Departments.
- The inspection was held on April 30 and May 1, where issues of sanitary conditions and food safety were found.
- Reinspection to be conducted within 10 days to see if corrective measures have been enforced.
Pita Mediterranean Street Food
- Where: 1956 Duluth Hwy, Suite 104B Lawrenceville, GA 30043
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Score: 59
Known for their generous portions and fresh food, Pita Mediterranean Street Food’s recent inspection came as a surprise in contrast to the one done almost two months ago. Health inspectors cited multiple violations, noting the unsatisfactory score to be a result of the lack of active managerial control.
The report states that various violations were observed in the prep area among employees and management. Unapproved containers were found on the prep table, and employees working in said area were found without hair restraints and with unapproved jewelry. The sanitizer concentration used to clean said area was also found to be inappropriate.
Inspectors also observed stickers on multiple utensils. Meanwhile, various containers of food were found that had no labels or expiration dates on them. Other food safety violations pertaining to temperature control of foods were also observed.
More information on the detailed health report is available online.
Beto’s Tacos – Sugarloaf
- Where: 3463 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Suite 110 and 111, Suwanee, GA 30024
- Date: April 30, 2025
- Score: 66
While the food and service at this restaurant have been popular among the crowd, health inspectors saw a degradation in the score after their last inspection. The recent check found several violations that are a result of poor managerial control in the establishment.
The report made by the health inspectors states various unsanitary violations, including dirty utensils with stickers, multiple dishes stacked wet, no hair restraints on employees in the prep area, and improper TCS food, among many.
Health inspectors also found 3 gallons of milk, containers of flan cake and tres leches cake, holding a temperature above 41°F, which is the third consecutive violation of the same code. It was also found that the sanitizer concentration of a bucket and spray bottle was too high, and was corrected on the spot.
A detailed health report can be found online to find out what other violations have been made.
Chackos Udipi Indian Cuisine
- Where: 3300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suite J Duluth, GA 30096
- Date: May 1, 2025
- Score: 53
While there are some mixed reviews on the internet about Chackos Udipi Indian Cuisine, a health inspection on Thursday, May 1, revealed multiple violations made by the restaurant. The person in charge was unable to demonstrate food safety knowledge and was found to be unable to show managerial control over the place.
Multiple sanitary violations were also observed during the inspection. Lack of hair nets and gloves, storing used plates as clean, using disposable cups with no handles in dry goods, and reusing yogurt containers to hold sauces were among the violations reported.
Inspections also noticed food safety violations, including mold on several vegetables. These items were all discarded on the spot while the inspection continued. A detailed health report on the other violations noted can be found online.
Follow-up inspections of these establishments have been scheduled to take place within the next 10 days. Failure to correct violations will result in permit suspension as per the health department guidelines.
