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Golden China
4043 MARIETTA HWY STE 110 , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on February 19, 2026, scoring 69/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 97. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A97September 29, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wiping cloths out of the sanitizer solution. Sanitizer shall be made and used during hours of food preparation, service and cleanup.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A98March 3, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed plastic utensils that were not individually wrapped or in a dispenser to prevent customers from touching food contact surface. Store utensils with only handle extended or in a dispenser to prevent incidental contact.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed buildup on non-food contact surfaces of wire kitchen shelves. Maintain shelves free of accumulations - thoroughly clean or replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”U69February 19, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed improper vertical separation of raw from raw meats in the walk in cooler and in the reach in freezer. COS by rearranging. Foods must be stored based on the final cook temperatures. Higher the temperature the food is cooked the lower it must be stored.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed potentially hazardous foods such as beef, pork, rice are cold held above 41 degrees. COS by discarding. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed food contact surfaces such as peeler and meat slicer accumulated with food debris/grease. Must thoroughly clean and sanitize. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by placing in the dish sink for cleaning.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several foods in the kitchen such as flours, broccoli, fried wontons/chips int he front area and several containers in the refrigerator left uncovered. Must cover the foods when not in use. COS by covering with lids.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed onions and bags of rice stored on the floor. Foods must be stored 6inches off the floor. COS by rearranging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed few employees in the kitchen handling food with out hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed one of the employee working in the kitchen with a watch. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed back door left open. Must keep the door closed at all times to prevent the entry of bugs and insects.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed single use containers not protected from contamination. Must either leave the boxes in the sleeves or store them upside down.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed two wooden tables in the kitchen used for holding the rice cookers. Must either seal or paint them or replace them with food grade tables.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Must clean the doors and inside of the refrigerators, floors near the stove and the oven.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed personal food and items stored all over. Must use designated areas to store personal food and items. Make sure they are labeled as personal.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)”A96September 30, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food stored among tools and other miscellaneous supplies on back shelf - Rearrange back shelf so that all food and food supplies are stored on the upper shelves and all tools, supplies and misc items are stored on bottom shelves.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed large rolling trash can that is used for a movable food prep surface in poor condition and no longer smooth/easily cleanable - Must replace with a one that is smooth/easily cleanable and label "For food us3e only".
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Observed wicker top stool in kitchen that is in poor condition and not cleanable - Replace with durable cleanable item.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A96February 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Handwash sink partially blocked by prep table - Handwash sink shall be easily accessible for convenient use at all times. Rearrange so that handwash sink is easily accessible and not partially blocked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)”B89August 28, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed no time documentation on cut cabbage utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC). If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; Pf (iii) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control; P and (iv) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded. P COS by discarding cabbage.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, 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 028-2036. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
