Flamas Grill Bar Restaurant in Duluth receives a 65% on their recent health inspection

Flamas Grill Bar Restaurant, located at 3099 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 108&109B in Duluth, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/06/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)Due to the low score the person in charge did not show managerial control over facility.// It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

Violation #2:
2-2A: .03(1)(c)2,3,17Person in charge could not answer the health questions related to symptoms and illnesses without excess coaching.// Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: The symptoms and illnesses were discussed and the GNR employee health policy requirement poster was given to person in charge.//

Violation #3:
2-2B: .03(5)(k)1&2Observed an employee drinking from a plastic water bottle in the kitchen during the inspection.// Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C)
Corrective Actions: The employee was instructed to put the water in a disposable cup with a lid and straw or step out of the kitchen. The person in charge discarded the water bottle.//

Violation #4:
2-2D: .06(2)(c)Observed that the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink does not have hot water available for use.// A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85°F (29.4°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

Violation #5:
3-1A: .04(2)(a)Observed that the facility could not show the inspector any receipts for the the precooked shrimp, coconut shrimp, and frozen chicken strips.// Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law. (P)
Corrective Actions: The person in charge discarded the shrimp, coconut shrimp, and frozen chicken strips.//

Violation #6:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed that six large containers of prepped chicken being held longer than four hours in the walk-in cooler that were not measuring at 41° F or below. Also observed three containers of condensed milk in the walk-in cooler that were being held higher than 41° F. ( See Temperature Log).// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: All six large containers of prepped raw chicken were discarded.//

Violation #7:
6-1B: .04(6)(f)The vegetable soup on the stove was being held below 135° F.// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P)
Corrective Actions: The soup was held for more than two hours and had to be discarded.//

Violation #8:
8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed that both sanitizer spray bottles of Quat were at a concentration higher than the maximum allowed by the manufacturer.// Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations as listed on the EPA-registered label, in 40 CFR 180.940 and 40 CFR 180.2020, (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia). (P)
Corrective Actions: Person in charge remade the sanitizer until it was at the manufacturer’s recommended concentration of 200ppm.//

Violation #9:
11D: .05(2)(k)Observed that the thermometer currently being used does not accurately measure food temperatures.// Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2°F in the intended range of use. (Pf)

Violation #10:
16B: .06(2)(r)Observed that the handwashing sink next to the warewashing area had the hot water turned off. When the hot water was turned on the sink leaked profusely out of the pipes.// A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C)

Additional remarks:
All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: A follow-up inspection will be conducted within 10 days.
NOTE: A required additional inspection will be conducted within 12 months.
NOTE: Ensure that ALL food containers have labels identifying the contents.
NOTE: New Rules Checklist was reviewed with the person in charge.

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