MASTERPIECE scores 89 on Gwinnett County food-safety inspection

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Inspection summary based on the GNR Public Health report.

MASTERPIECE received a score of 89 and a grade of B during a GNR Public Health food-service inspection on November 12, 2026.

Inspection details

Establishment MASTERPIECE

Location 3940 Buford Hwy Suite B103 Duluth, GA 30096, Gwinnett County

Inspection date November 12, 2026

Inspection purpose Routine

Score and grade 89/B

Inspection findings

Item 4-1A

.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed unwashed bok choy above tofu in walk-in cooler. Observed unwashed mushrooms above rice in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shrimp above bean jelly in walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored above rice noodles in walk-in cooler. Observed raw pork intestine stored above cooked pork in walk-in freezer (both removed from commercial packaging). Observed raw pork stored above cooked lamb in walk-in freezer (both removed from commercial packaging).// Food shall be protected from cross contamination during display, storage, and preparation. (P)

Corrective action Raw animal foods were separated from ready-to-eat foods. Unwashed produce was separated from ready-to-eat foods.//

Item 14A

.04(4)(k) Observed two scoops in cooked rice, one scoop in uncooked rice, and a scoop in peppers stored between uses with their handles in direct contact with the food.// During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C)

Corrective action Scoops were adjusted so handles are not touching food.//

Item 17D

.07(5)(j) Observed personal drinks in unapproved containers stored on top of prep cooler and on shelf next to clean plates. Observed personal items (cell phone, cigarettes, gum) stored on shelf next to food. Observed personal employee food stored in prep cooler above food served to customers.// Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. (C)

Corrective action Personal items were moved to a designated location.//

The score reflects conditions documented at the time of inspection.

Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia

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