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China Star ZW INC
3056 ANVIL BLOCK RD STE 100 , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 71 on March 11, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A91July 23, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed TCS foods cold holding in the prep top cooler above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B84December 2, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed facility unable to provide clean up procedures when responding to vomiting /diarrheal events.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed foods not properly date marked. Advised all foods shall be dated once held over 4 hours and shall not exceed 7 days. Advised to date properly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed food uncovered in the reach in reach cooler and walk in cooler. Advised PIC all foods shall be kept covered at all times to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A96April 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed shrimp cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods. COS-shrimp was slightly uncovered.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”C71March 11, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.
Observed employee wash hands without soap & dried using a wiping cloth. Advised PIC of proper hand washing procedures. Advised to rewash.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed several TCS foods labeled Mon-Sat. Advised PIC a date shall be provided regarding date marking. Keep no longer than 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed noodles cooling on countertop. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee coffee without lid & straw. Advised PIC employee beverages shall have lid & straws & stored away from food and food contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food stored uncovered in reach in cooler, walk in freezer, walk in cooler, prep top cooler. Advised PIC all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”B81September 25, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee touch body parts and prepare carrots and bean spouts without washing hands. Advised on proper hand washing. COS: Products were discarded and employee washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed foods in the reach in cooler, counter, and walk in freezer with foods uncovered. Advised PIC all foods shall be protected against contamination at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed products thawing in the sink in stagnant water. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC placed products under running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed dust accumulation on the surfaces of the shelves in the warewashing area. Advised PIC all non-food surfaces shall be maintained at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B87March 18, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed multiple bowls and containers stored as clean with food debris at storage rack above 3-compartment sink area. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place all soiled items at 3-compartment for wash-rinse-sanitize.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed food handler transferring RTE cooked pasta with bare hands without gloves or utensil use to container for cold holding. Advised PIC Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Had PIC discard RTE cooked pasta.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed multiple containers of food stored uncovered inside reach-in-cooler (green pepper, onion, ground mushroom, scallop) and multiple containers of food stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler (broccoli - 2 containers, white onions - 3 containers). Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC place covers on all uncovered food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B83October 12, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, employee health and temperature control.
Observed raw shell eggs stored next to tartar sauce @ front RIC; observed raw shell eggs stored next to RTE noodles @ prep top cooler; observed cooked shrimp stored next to raw shrimp @ WIC. Advised PIC to store raw and RTE foods according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC began to rearrange food items.
−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)”PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy shall be on file at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal procedures not on file during time of inspection. Advised PIC that procedures and materials shall be at facility at all times. COS: Provided PIC with procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed multiple TCS items (3 containers of cooked noodles and cooked shrimp) cooling with plastic wrap. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC uncovered foods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (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 FSP-031-000881. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.