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GeorgiaCobb County Marietta

GREAT WALL CHINESE & SUSHI BAR

1275 POWERS FERRY RD SE STE 180 , MARIETTA, GA 30067-9487 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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95 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected March 9, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 84
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 6, 2025, scoring 62/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 95. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (March 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and 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.

A95March 9, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

OBSERVED GRAVY & BROWN RICE COOKED ON 3/7 WITH NO DATE MARKING C/A: ALL TCS FOOD COOKED/OPENED/PREPARED WITHIN A FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND HELD FOR +24 HOURS SHALLL BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED TO ENSURE A 7 DAY SHELF LIFE COS: DATES PLACED ON CONTAINERS OF FOOD.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE PANS STORED STACKED WHILE WET AFTER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING C/A: EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ALLOWED TO AIR DRY AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
B89October 14, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED (HORIZONTALLY) BEHIND RAW BEEF AND NOODLES IN PREP TOP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) 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 or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented COS: FOOD 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)”
U62October 6, 20259 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

OBSERVED PIC PICK SOMETHING OFF THE GROUND, APPLY SOAP AT HAND SINK AND SCRUB FOR LESS THAN 5 SECONDS. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN, WASH HANDS WITH GLOVES ON FOR LESS THAN 10 SECONDS AND RETURN TO PREP FOOD C/A: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; P (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and (v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P COS: BOTH PIC AND EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS USING THE PROPER HAND WASHING PROCEDURE.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING, STORED ABOVE SEAFOOD PASTRY IN WALK IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW SALMON AND RAW BEEF, TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING, STORED ABOVE NOODLES IN REACH IN FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: WHEN TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING, RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS SHALL BE STORED ACCORDING TO THEIR MINIMUM REQUIRED COOK TEMPERATURES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION COS: FOOD 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 siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed egg rolls and fried shrimp cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler #2 in main kitchen. Observed Ahi Tuna cold holding above 41F in display 2 in sushi bar. C/A: All TCS foods cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below COS: All food discarded; Egg rolls replaced with egg rolls at 34F.

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

Observed several 3 pans of crispy chicken and bowl of boiled chicken hot holding below 135F on counters in main kitchen C/A: All TCS foods hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above COS: Boiled chicken reheated to 201F to be hot held; Pans of crispy chicken reheated to 174F-180F @ 12:30PM - 1:00PM.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on sitePic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

NO PIC PRESENT WHEN EHS STARTED INSPECTION. PIC(S) SHOWED UP LATER ON DURING INSPECTION C/A: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times TO ensure compliance COS: PIC(S) SHOWED UP.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed multiple plates and utensils in containers stored as clean and ready to use with food debris throughout the main kitchen and sushi bar.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed the following food items uncovered and unprotected from contamination in the main kitchen: celery, onions, carrots, raw chicken on countertop; chicken, bean sprouts and celery in prep top cooler 1, multiple seasonings and sauces not in use stored on cart by the grill; broccoli, garlic in prep top cooler #2; bell pepper, zucchini, and cut onions in the walk-in cooler.

−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 2 pans of crispy chicken stored uncovered and unprotected near back garage opening. The screen to the garage was not secured to a door and was allowing outside elements to blow onto chicken. One of the pans of crispy chicken was also stored on the trash can C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Food moved.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed wiping cloths stored in buckets of Chlorine sanitizing solution at 0ppm on the server line and at the sushi bar. Observed wiping cloth improperly stored on grill ledge in main kitchen C/A: All wiping cloths in use shall be stored in a Chlorine sanitizing solution maintained at 50ppm-100ppm; All wiping cloths in use shall be stored submerged in sanitizing solution. COS: Solution remade within range.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
A95November 1, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed chlorine sanitizer tested above 100 ppm at kitchen 3-compartment sink. [200++ppm].

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed employees' personal food stored with and above food for customers' consumption in kitchen and servers' coolers.

−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)”
C78October 2, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw animal meat products stored above other raw animal meat products with lower minimum internal cooking temperatures in kitchen. Raw chicken stored top of raw fish in the WIC.

−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 siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw animal meat product stored above ready to eat foods in kitchen: 1) raw chicken wings stored above cooked ribs in the bottom prep cooler. 2) raw chicken, pooled eggs and raw scallops stored above veggies in walkin cooler. 3) pooled eggs stored above raw vegetables in walkin cooler.

−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 shredded lettuce and brown rice in the main kitchen in the RIC held higher than 41*F. Observed half and half in the service area in the RIC holding at 46*F Observed fish eggs at the sushi bar cooler holding at above 41*F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed the spring rolls and cooked chicken in the main kitchen on the counter holding below 135*F CA 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot 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; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed knife, several vegetable peelers stored with food debris on them above the three-compartment sink in the main kitchen. Observed meat slicer on the bottom of the shelf in the main kitchen stored away with food debris stuck in the blades CA 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, & Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS PIC cleaned the all peelers and the knife before storing them away.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”

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-033-003113. 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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