[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on December 12 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The GNR public health department conducted several health inspections on December 12. Seo Ra Beol was reported to be non-compliant with several food safety regulations, including the presence of moldy food items and live bugs.
Seo Ra Beol
- When: December 12, 2025
- Where: 3040 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096
- Score: 51 U
Seo Ra Beol is a Korean barbecue restaurant offering a menu of stews, side dishes, and grilled items. According to the health inspection report, the restaurant was cited for the following violations.
- The person in charge failed to demonstrate managerial control of the facility.
- An employee was observed washing hands in the meat preparation sink situated near the back door.
- A pan of red pepper sauce was found with a white mold-like substance present.
- Raw beef and raw seafood were seen stored behind ready-to-eat foods in open-top prep coolers.
- The report cited improper food storage, including raw beef and pork stored above ready-to-eat items and unwashed vegetables stored above washed vegetables.
- Several containers of raw and ready-to-eat foods were found uncovered in prep coolers, walk-in coolers, and upright refrigeration units.
- The upper compartment of the ice machine had a black mold-like substance.
- The in-use dishwasher had no measurable chlorine sanitizer.
- Several cooked food items were stored in the walk-in cooler and not date-marked.
- Multiple containers holding food and ingredients like oils, sauces, flour, spices, and seasonings were not labeled.
- There was no functioning food thermometer in the facility.
- The report noted that food items were seen stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
- Cups, to-go containers, and lids were stored on the floor in a storage room near the front service line.
- The report found that the walk-in freezer had ice accumulating on the floor, and its door was not closing properly.
- The facility was using quaternary ammonium sanitizer in buckets and spray bottles. It did not have test strips to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Live bugs were observed near the front handwashing sink and inside an open-top prep cooler on a dish of uncovered food.
- The report noted that the back door was not able to self-close.
A more detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the report, the health department will conduct a follow-up inspection within 10 days. The restaurant is expected to correct all the violations before the reinspection to avoid further action.
