Q Korean Steak House
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
33
Score
Q Korean Steak House, located at 872 Buford Rd, Cumming, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on July 8, 2025, with a score of 33. This inspection identified six major and ten minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. The facility has a historical pattern of high-risk scores across its three recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Followup
6 major violations. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
33
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
27
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jul 8, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed hand sink adjacent to reach in cooler not stocked with hand cleanser. Corrective Action: Hand Sinks always need to be supplied with hand cleanser. COS PIC restocked soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed labels not removed from utensils during wash cycle. Inspector observed meat tenderizer with food residue on blades. Inspector observed can opener with buildup of food residue. Corrective Action: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS PIC pulled items for rewash.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dining tables sanitized using spray bottle and reusable linen cloths. Corrective Action: Dining tables should be sanitized using approved methods. COS PIC switched to the two-bucket method with the linen cloths.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed kimchi (made in-house) in the reach in coolers not labeled with a date. Corrective Action: Prepped TCS products need to be labeled with a date. COS PIC labeled kimchi with a date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed sanitizer too strong. Corrective Action: Test Sanitizer frequently to ensure levels are in range according to manufacture's instructions. COS PIC remade sanitizer.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Inspector observed built up ice (on the side of deep freezer) in contact with shaved beef uncovered. Corrective Action: Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Inspector observed wiping cloth wet on prep top between uses. Corrective Action: Wiping cloths shall be maintained; held between uses in chemical sanitizer.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: Inspector observed employees prepping Raw beef in the prep sink labeled for Vegetable Prep (location: across from prep sink labeled meat prep). Corrective Action: Meat should not be prepped in a sink designated for vegetable prep.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspector did not observe the most recent inspection report posted for customers to view. Corrective Action: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk containers of sauces and spices throughout the main kitchen and dry storage. Corrective Action: Obtain scoops with handles.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Inspector observed most sinks not sealed to the wall throughout the main kitchen. Corrective Action: All Sinks need to be sealed to the wall.
511-6-1.05(4)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector observed walk-in cooler Walls and Ceilings near manifold with buildup of dark moldlike substance. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Inspector observed the exterior rear door frame base in disrepair. Corrective Action: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a multitude of equipment broken/not used around the facility (outdoors), and throughout the facility. Corrective Action: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector observed lighting intensity inadequate in dining room and server areas. Corrective Action: The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector observed flies in the main kitchen. Corrective Action: Continue working with pest service to minimize fly presence.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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