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Buford Restaurant Voluntarily Closes After Failing Reinspection

Hamilton Mill Road restaurant scored a 55 on Sept. 24 and a 68 on the Oct. 2 follow-up inspection.

UPDATED Oct. 5 at 6:30 a.m.

A local restaurant voluntarily closed after failing two consecutive health inspections.

According to the East Metro Health District website, Famous Joe’s, located at 3290 Hamilton Mill Road in Buford, “voluntarily closed for earning a grade of ‘U’ on a follow-up inspection, after receiving a grade of ‘U’ on the last routine inspection.” 

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On Sept. 24, Famous Joe’s scored a 55 during its health inspection. Click here to read the full report.

During the follow-up inspection on Oct. 2, the restaurant scored a 68. The full report is available here.

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Another follow-up inspection was held on Oct. 3. The restaurant scored a 99. Click here to read the full report.

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