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Golden China

4043 MARIETTA HWY STE 110 , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
97 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 29, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 91
Failed inspection

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

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A97September 29, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

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.

RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

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)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

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.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

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)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

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)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

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)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

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)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

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)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

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)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

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)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

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)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

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)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

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)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

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.

RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

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)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

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.

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

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.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

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.

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