DARAK BUFORD GRILL scores 95 on Gwinnett County food-safety inspection

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DARAK BUFORD GRILL received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a GNR Public Health food-service inspection on November 5, 2026.

Inspection details

Establishment DARAK BUFORD GRILL

Location 4865 S Lee St Buford, GA 30518, Gwinnett County

Inspection date November 5, 2026

Inspection purpose Routine

Score and grade 95/A

Inspection findings

Item 4-2B

.05(6)(n) Observed employee clean tables with sanitizer from spray bottle but the sanitizer concentration was below 50ppm. There was another bottle of sanitizer and sanitizer bucket (with rags) with no observable concentration of chlorine. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P)

Corrective action PIC (person in charge) added chlorine to correct concentration.

Item 15A

.05(1)(a) Observed prep drawers lined with aluminum foil and a cardboard piece being used as a mat. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: (P) safe (P), durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. (C)

Corrective action PIC removed non-durable material.

Item 15C

.05(7)(a)2,3Observed build up of prep cooler handles and on the side of the freezer by the fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)

Corrective action Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 11/13/26.

The score reflects conditions documented at the time of inspection.

Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia

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