GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: The restaurant has been reinspected and now has a score of 97.
A well-known franchise restaurant in Gwinnett County has failed a health inspection.
Checkers on Tech Drive in Norcross got a score of 67 on April 24.
When Channel 2 Anchor Carol Sbarge went to the Checkers she was told to contact the corporate office.
Violations included mold-like substance in the ice machine, a worker handling raw fish and then a french fry handle and scoop without washing hands and some food not held cold enough.
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In an email statement, a spokesperson wrote:
“The health and safety of our restaurants is our top priority. Following the most recent health inspection at this franchised location, all items were immediately corrected.”
The Health Department let the Checkers management know that repeat violations could lead to a permit suspension.
The fast food restaurant will be reinspected within the next week.