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GeorgiaCobb County Marietta

DUMPLING GARDEN

2731 SANDY PLAINS RD , MARIETTA, GA 30066-4344 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
89 / 100 · Good
Last inspected February 27, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 80
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on February 18, 2026, scoring 51/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 89. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (February 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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B89February 27, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

Observed chicken behind raw eggs and peas at the prep-top cooler. Observed fish stored above Woodear Mushrooms and re-hydrated noodles at the bottom of the prep top unit in the main kitchen. Observed raw eggs stored above re-hydrated noodles and re-hydrated woodear muhhrooms in the WIC in the main kitchen Observed raw tuna, raw salmon, stored in the 3 Door RIC in the front service area above whole avocado. C/A Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by internal cooking temperature. COS: Food was re-arranged.

−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)”
U51February 18, 202613 violations

Inspectors recorded 13 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee handling raw meat with his gloves and without washing his hands and changing gloves he touched a plate with RTE food that was going out to the customer. C/A Employee shall wash their hands when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; COS Employee was directed to was their hands and put on new gloves. Food was disposed of.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

Observed a tray with raw chicken on the skewer stored above raw pork in the RIC in the main kitchen. Observed a tray of raw chicken stored above raw pork and pork jelly in the WIC in the main kitchen. Observed raw squid and flounder stored above uncovered noodles, pineapple and imitation Crab Meat at the bottom of the prep top unit in the main kitchen Observed chicken at the prep top stored behind raw egg wash and cooked peas and carrots C/A Food shall be protected from cross contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by their internal cooking temperature requirements COS: Food was re-arranged.

−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 siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several cold TCS foods that were above 41*F. See below table for specific location C/A 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 COS Food was discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed cooked chow Mein noodles and rice noodles that were cooked earlier in the morning and stored in the WIC in a large tray that were not cooling fast enough to reach 41*F in 6 hours. See Table below C/A Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS: Food was divided into smaller containers.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
CriticalTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

Observed facility is using TPHS for Mongolian beef, chicken broccoli and sushi rice without a written procedure. C/A If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, 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 COS: Sushi rice was disposed of and the chicken and the beef were placed into the WIC to cool.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed employee washing his hands in the vegetable sink in the main kitchen. Observed employee washing a manual peeler in the hand sink at the sushi area. C/A A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS: Employee was directed to wash his hands at the handsink in the kitchen. Employee was directed to stop using that sink for any other purpose.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteNo bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed.

Observed employee in the main kitchen taking the spring rolls from the fryer with his bare hands and putting them on the plate to be served to the customer. C/A 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: Food was discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteProper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.

Observe employee with and open thermos containing tea at the prep table near the sushi bar area. 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. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Drink was removed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed a large can of sugar without a lid in the main kitchen. Observed imitation crab, pineapple, rice noodles in water at the bottom of the prep top unit stored uncovered and unprotected. Observed garlic sauce and mushrooms in water in the RIC in the main kitchen stored uncovered and unprotected Observed a large tray of pork jelly stored uncovered and unprotected in the WIC in the main kitchen C/A Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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: Food was covered.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed sugar, salt, MSG, Chicken MSG containers placed at the cooling line without an identifying label on them. C/A Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: Food was labeled.

−3 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed facility was thawing shrimp at the three compartment sink and the water was barely running and the temperature of the water was at 122*F. C/A hawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: COS: Hot water was changed to cold water.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed numerous buckets with soy sauce and boxes of soybean oil stored on the floor throughout the main kitchen Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor in the WIC. Observed a box of shrimp and bucket of chicken wing sauce stored on the floor in the WIF in the main kitchen Observed a bucket of rice stored on the floor in the dumpling prep area. C/A Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Facility has 72 hours to correct the violation.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed employee purses stored at the prep top area in the dumpling station area. C/A Employees shall have a designated area for their personal belongings. COS Owner stated he will get a storage case for the employees.

−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)”
B81June 16, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed fish being thawed on the same pan as chicken in the walk in cooler. CA:Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and COS: PIC discarded.

−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 several TCS food items noted in temperature table with asterisk cold holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler and the sushi cooler.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed the walk in cooler was maintaining at an ambient temperature of 47-50F. Observed the reach in cooler below the sushi case was maintaining at 50F. Observed the sushi cooler case was maintaining at an ambient temperature of 46F.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
A97March 4, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Rheem 40 gallon, 36000 BTU hot water heater is not adequate and must be replaced with a unit that is 100 gallon tank capacity and 86,000 BTU or above. If a 40 gallon tank unit is used the BTU must be 103,000 BTU or above. Replace within 60 days. During inspection conducted 6/17/25 verified there are 2 hot water heaters at this location and combined are adequate.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed porous ceiling tiles through out main kitchen and in restrooms. C/A: Ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. During inspection conducted 6/18/25 verified ceiling tile replaced with smooth cleanable tile. Correct within 30 days.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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-033-006829. 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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