Koquio in Suwanee receives a 57% on their recent health inspection

Koquio, located at 1290 Old Peachtree Rd NW, Suite R101 in Suwanee, received a score of 57 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/29/2026 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)
Corrective Actions: Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 6/8/2026.

Violation #2:
2-2D: .06(2)(g)Facility was permitted with 3 hand sinks in kitchen and one was removed by dish machine. A food service establishment shall provide a number of handwashing sinks necessary for convenient use by employees in areas specified under Rule .06(2)(l), and not fewer than one handwashing sink or fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Could not correct on-site. Please correct by 6/8/2026.

Violation #3:
4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw chicken over raw pork in walk-in cooler. In upright freezer, raw tilapia stored over brownies and raw tuna stored over cooked chicken. Food shall be protected from cross contamination during display, storage, and preparation. (P)
Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) arranged items to store appropriately.

Violation #4:
4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed dishes in dish machine with no observable amount of chlorine. Chlorine container was empty. 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 Actions: Chlorine container was empty and PIC changed container and that resulted in the proper concentration at final rinse. ***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF SAME CODE PROVISION***

Violation #5:
5-2: .04(7)(e)Consumer advisory must be on side of menu where undercooked food is offered. If an animal food is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective means. The disclosure and reminder statements (including linking asterisking) shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than size font #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Could not ocrrect on-site. Please correct by 6/8/2026.

Violation #6:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple TCS (time/temoerature control for safety) foods holding above 41F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: PIC discarded food.

Violation #7:
8-2B: .07(6)(c)Observed 4 butane lights and canisters stored over food and prep surfaces. One was on prep counter, and the other three were on three different shelves over food. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P)
Corrective Actions: PIC moved toxic material to store appropriately.

Violation #8:
12C: .04(4)(m)Observed 2 wet wiping cloths stored on prep counter. 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: PIC made sanitizer and moved cloths to sanitizer bucket.

Additional remarks:
NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted.

NOTE: Hand sink must be replaced within ten days (6/8/2026).

NOTE: Must have an allergen disclosure to inform customers of all allergens on site in facility.

NOTE: REPEAT VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN PERMIT SUSPENSION (4-2B: sanitizer in dish machine).

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 permit suspension.

NOTE: A required additional routine will be conducted within 12 months.

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