After 2 Failing Scores, Gwinnett Jail Kitchen Gets 100 in Re-Test

The Gwinnett County Detention Center’s kitchen, which has been under scrutiny after recent failed heath inspections, hit a perfect score in a Monday followup.

The jail received a 100 from the Gwinnett County Health department in aMonday re-inspection, according to records.

The result came after two straight failed inspections at the Lawrenceville facility.

On Dec. 11, the jail was cited for multiple violations — including the discovery of live roaches — and given a score of 58 (69 and below is failing).

>> See the Dec. 11 report here

It didn’t get better in a Dec. 17 re-inspection, when the kitchen drew an even-worse 40. The facility was cited for seven repeat violations, including workers failing to follow hand sanitary procedures.

>> See the Dec. 17 report here

The failing scores drew the attention of Sheriff Butch Conway, who said in a statement Friday that he was disappointed and the problems with the kitchen would be corrected:

Sheriff Butch Conway says that he is disappointed with the kitchen staff’s current performance and is prepared to take whatever action necessary to correct the violations noted in the kitchen.

Jail Commander Col. Don Pinkard, along with members of his kitchen staff, is meeting with the health department’s district director this afternoon to address the problems and formulate a plan for immediate corrective action.

I am confident that we will soon resume our solid performance history in the kitchen.

The Gwinnett Daily Post reported the jail serves 3 million meals a year to inmates and staff. The kitchen is staffed by five civilian cooks and 17 inmates under deputy supervision.

Monday’s clean bill of health will be followed by an additional routine inspection required within 60 days.