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I Luv Hot Pot / I Luv Bowling, located at 4500 Satellite Blvd #1240, Duluth, GA 30096, received a score of 57 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/15/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)Several risk factor violations were observed during today’s inspection, resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. 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:
3-1C: .04(1)Observed mold on Taro (root vegetable) in the walk-in cooler. Observed expired almond milk in use in the standing reach-in cooler. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P)
Corrective Actions: The food items were discarded.
Violation #3:
4-2B: .05(6)(m)Observed a food employee washing dishes in the chlorine chemical mechanical warewashing machine with a concentration of 0ppm. The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse in a warewashing machine, as measured in the water line immediately downstream or upstream from the fresh hot water sanitizing control valve, shall be within the range specified on the machine manufacturer’s data plate and may not be less than 35 kilopascals (5 pounds per square inch) or more than 200 kilopascals (30 pounds per square inch). (C)
Corrective Actions: Dishes were sanitizing compartment of the three-compartment warewashing sink.
Violation #4:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed 2 plastic containers of napa cabbage, cooked chicken wings, and bock choi held above 41°F (5°C) in the walk-in cooler and prep cooler. See temp log. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.
Violation #5:
8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed Chlorine sanitizer solution at a concentration higher than 100ppm. 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: Sanitizer remade.
Violation #6:
12C: .04(4)(m)The sanitizer bucket behind the bar was stored on the floor. Wet wiping sanitizer containers shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. (C)
Corrective Actions: The sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor.
Violation #7:
12C: .04(4)(m)Observed wiping cloths stored in multiple chlorine sanitizers below 50ppm. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on a prep table. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C)
Corrective Actions: Sanitizer was remade, and the cloths were stored in the bucket.
Violation #8:
14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed metal pans stored clean, stacked and wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C)
Corrective Actions: The dishes were seperated to be in a self-drying position.
Violation #9:
18: .07(2)(m)Observed the back door propped open at the beginning of the inspection. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C)
Corrective Actions: The back door was closed.
Violation #10:
18: .07(5)(l)Observed a dead roach inside the prep cooler in the front kitchen. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. (C)
Additional remarks:
NOTE: All cold and hot holding temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: Thermometers calibrated today (see temp log).
NOTE: A follow up will be conducted within 10 days. Correct any uncorrected violations or permit may be suspended. Two consecutive unsatisfactory scores will result in a permit suspension.
NOTE: A required additional routine will be conducted within 12 months due to the previous routine inspection.
This was a joint inspection with LCG.
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