[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]

The Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Department conducted a health inspection on January 9. The restaurant was cited for multiple health code violations and received a low inspection score.

Chow Time Grill & Buffet

Chicken was seen thawing in stagnant water, marking the second repeat of this violation
Screenshot of the report (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett)
  • When: January 9, 2026
  • Where: 2055 Beaver Ruin Rd # G, Norcross, GA 30071
  • Score: 65 U

Chow Time Grill & Buffet offers a range of sushi, Chinese, and Korean dishes. According to the inspection report, inspectors documented the following violations:

  • Scouring pads and pots were stored inside multiple handwashing sinks. As per the report, handwashing facilities should only be used for handwashing. The items were removed from the sinks.
  • Several dented cans were found stored on shelves. The report noted that a bag of sesame flour had mold on the exterior of the package. All dented cans and contaminated sesame flour were discarded.
  • Dishes were washed and rinsed without a sanitizing step.
  • According to the report, buffet items under time control were not marked properly. As a corrective action, all items were marked according to time control procedures.
A spoon used for rice was stored in stagnant water, and the scoop handles were observed in direct contact with food.
Screenshot of the violations (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett)
  • Chicken was seen thawing in stagnant water, a repeat violation. The chicken was relocated to the walk-in cooler to thaw under proper refrigeration.
  • Multiple food items were stored in direct contact with the floor throughout the kitchen. The report also said food was stored in boxes under a leak in the walk-in freezer, which was marked as a second violation. All food items were relocated to be at least six inches off the floor and away from the leak.
  • A spoon used for rice was stored in stagnant water, and the scoop handles were observed in direct contact with food. The stagnant water was discarded, and a new spoon was secured. Scoops were repositioned so handles no longer contacted food.

The detailed report is available online.

Follow-up Inspection

the restaurant is expected to undergo a reinspection on or before January 19 due to the low scores
Screenshot of the comments (Source: inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett)

According to the official report, the restaurant is expected to undergo a reinspection on or before January 19 due to the low score. Failure to correct the violations could result in suspension of the restaurant’s food permit.