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Thai Ginger
5399 BELLS FERRY RD STE 200 , ACWORTH, GA 30102 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B85March 8, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in residential cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was about 46°F. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. NOTE: residential coolers are not permitted for storage of TCS foods at food service establishments. If cooler cannot maintain minimum cold holding temperature then cooler must be replaced with a commercial unit. Ambient temperature of cooler must be ~37°F. This was noted on previous inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed coconut soup being hot held at 97°F on counter. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed cabbage spinner/dryer visibly dirty with old pieces of cabbage in various areas. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must clean within 72 hours or before next use, which ever comes first.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed clean utensils stored face down in two different dirty containers. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A95August 21, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed shelf of unfinished wood to left of soda dispenser. Unfinished wood is not cleanable and is not permitted for use in food service establishments. Must seal to allow for easy cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed significant build-up along blade of meat grinder. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must purchase a small brush that allows for tight areas across blades to be cleaned. Must clean grinder within 72 hours or before next use, whichever comes first.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed gasket of reach-in cooler in disrepair. Must replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A90December 6, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed ice being dumped in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Also observed Brita filter over faucet of handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing. Must remove Brita filter.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed cooked shrimp prepared on 11/19/24 not date marked when brought out of freezer yesterday (12/5/24). Must date mark any time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods with the date they were thawed, and use or discard within 7 days. Health Authority will email helpful handout on date marking. COS by adding date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A92January 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed several foods prepared onsite not date marked. Must write the dates and use with in 7 days of preparation. COS by writing dates. Observed cooked foods not date marked when pulled from the freezer. Must write the date when taken out from the freezer and use with in 7 days of taking out.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed several employees handling/preparing food in the kitchen after/ at the time I walked into the kitchen. Must wear hair nets before starting the work.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed personal drinks not stored in designated area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 028-1227. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.