The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments conducted a routine health inspection. Morning House Korean BBQ, a 24-hour restaurant, failed to achieve a passing score of 70. Multiple violations of the food safety code were observed at the food facility during the inspection.
Please note that the scores mentioned here are from a particular inspection conducted on April 15 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the establishment.
Highlights
- Morning House Korean restaurant in Duluth got a low score of 56 in a health inspection conducted on Tuesday.
- Multiple violations, such as storage and certification issues, were observed, some of which were corrected on-site.
- A follow-up inspection is also ordered for the outlet, which is important for the restaurant to pass.
Morning House Korean BBQ 24 Hours Fails Health Inspection
- Where: 3635 Satellite Blvd NW, Duluth, GA 30096
- When: April 15, 2025
- Score: 56 (U)
The health inspection officer visited the Morning House Korean BBQ 24 Hours restaurant at 10 am on Tuesday. The restaurant had good scores in inspections conducted in 2024, but this time, it got a U grade.
The inspection report highlights various foodborne illness risk factors and violations of good retail practices on the premises. The report states that there was a lack of active managerial control in the restaurant, and the Person in Charge (PIC) was found to lack complete knowledge of food safety codes.
The inspecting officer noticed that raw beef (removed from original packaging) was stored above raw seafood and ready-to-eat soups inside the walk-in freezer. PIC was asked to relocate food items according to the proper storage order.
As per the report, a consumer advisory for raw fish items was missing from the menu. The restaurant needs to star all raw or undercooked items and ensure a warning reminder is listed on the same menu page at the bottom.
The report states that various TCS foods cold holding temperatures were above 41°F. One violation noted was the presence of unlabeled spray bottles of sanitizer.
The inspector noticed that multiple canisters of butane lighters were stored on top of prep tables and holding foods below. PIC was instructed to relocate butane lighters below food and food prep tables immediately. Poisonous or toxic materials should be stored in a way that does not contaminate food and equipment.
It was also observed by the inspecting officer that the handwash sink on the right side of the kitchen was unable to drain after use. The front door was left open at the start of the inspection. PIC closed the front door. The officer trained the staff to protect the establishment against the entry of insects and rodents. A detailed outline of the inspection findings is available for public viewing.
Follow-Up Inspection Scheduled
The health inspection report for Morning House Korean restaurant states that the outlet will undergo a follow-up inspection within 10 days. The restaurant is required to correct all the violations within this time frame.
The corrective actions that have to be taken are listed in the report. It has to be ensured by the restaurant that the specifically mentioned points are corrected on priority. Within the next 12 months, the outlet will undergo another routine inspection.
The GNR Public Health Department is vigilant about whether food outlets in the County follow the food safety code. These routine inspections help keep a check, and restaurants also aim to get a good score. If they fail to do so and three consecutive routine violations of the same code occur, the restaurants may also lose their food service permit.
