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1025 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY STE 510 , MABLETON, GA 30126 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 21, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 72 on May 12, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B83September 21, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wontons, tofu, and eggs holding above 41f in the bottom of the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Observed cut cabbage holding at 68f on the prep table in the main kitchen. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41f or below when cold holding. COS: Items discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pic intention to use TPHC procedures for fried chicken wings,general tso chicken, and rice however no discard dates are on food items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Facility did not have a thermometer on site that can be used to take the temperature of food. C/A: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”Observed food employee washing raw chicken in vegetable prep sink. C/A: Produce sink shall be used for washing fruits and vegetables only. COS: food employee removed chicken from sink, washed and sanitized sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”B83June 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed chicken wings and general tso kitchen cold holding above 41F in reach-in cooler of main kitchen. Observed rice stored above stove holding above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed expired food safety manager certification and no certified food safety manager employed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed shredded lettuce, butter, and eggs stored uncovered in prep bottom unit in main kitchen. Observed ready to eat celery, shredded lettuce and onions stored uncovered inside walk in cooler of main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”C72May 12, 202513 violations
Inspectors recorded 13 violations, 8 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed several TCS items cold holding above 41F on counter near fryer. Observed 2 containers of cooked egg noodles cold holding above 41F on shelves.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TPHC procedure being used for General Tso Chicken, however, Chicken was not labeled with time stamps.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”EHS observed the following items not in compliance at facility: (a) Observed violations of Priority Items during current inspection. (b) Observed no certified food safety manager, person-in-charge unable to answer questions related to food safety during inspection. (c) Person-in-charge unable to correctly answer questions as they relate to facility's food operation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed expired food safety manager certification and no certified food safety manager employed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”PIC unable to provide a verifiable manner in which food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”The person in charge is unable to demonstrate her awareness of the 5 symptoms, 6 illnesses, her responsibility to inform food employees and conditional employees of their responsibilities to report certain symptoms or diagnosed illnesses to the PIC and for the PIC to report to the regulatory authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)”Observed food being dumped inside main hand sink in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several knives and utensils stored for use/service inside container with food debris and sticky substance.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several foods stored uncovered in prep bottom in main kitchen. Observed washed bean sprouts and bulk container of chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler of main kitchen. Observed containers of sauces and seasonings stored uncovered in shelf of main kitchen. Observed sheet pan of frozen wontons stored uncovered in freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed sheet pan of pork stored directly on top of large garbage can in main kitchen. Observed container of general tso chicken stored directly under pipes of hand washing sink in main kitchen. Observed two large pans of egg noodles stored under dry storage shelves, uncovered, with food directly touching bulk containers of oil in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed several soiled wiping clothes stored on prep tables after use in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed shelves used with dry storage with build-up of food and grease in main kitchen.
−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 food buildup on walls throughout main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A92November 20, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed food employee wash hands at vegetable sink. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste COS: Hands washed at hand sink. Vegetable sink cleaned and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed food employee eating banana while eating and reading touching order receipts in front of wok and preptop cooler in Main. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas COS: Discussed with PIC; employee finished banana.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed 2 containers of brown sauce and tofu uncovered inside of PrepTop Cooler in Main. Observed raw chicken wings uncovered in walk in cooler in Main. C/A: Unless cooling, food shall be stored covered. COS: Covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(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 1-14983C. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.