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GOLDEN BUDDHA RESTAURANT

1905 CLAIRMONT RD , DECATUR, GA 30033 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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93 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected March 4, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 83

Most recent inspection (March 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 69 on October 22, 2024 — see the full history below.

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.

A93March 4, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

RoutineCorrected on siteThawing (c).

Thawing (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)
RoutineCutting surfaces (c).

Cutting surfaces (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(b)
RoutineCorrected on siteNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)
RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
B88July 7, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineSingle-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c).

Single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(r)
RoutineCutting surfaces (c).

Cutting surfaces (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(b)
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)
RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 9 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B83October 31, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineEquipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)
RoutineSingle-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c).

Single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(r)
RoutineCutting surfaces (c).

Cutting surfaces (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(b)
RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

U69October 22, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Cooling methods (pf, c).

Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)
RoutineCorrected on siteEating, drinking, or using tobacco (c).

Staff ate, drank, or used tobacco where it can contaminate food.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2
RoutineCorrected on siteJewelry (c).

Jewelry (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(g)
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)

This inspection deducted 31 points, but only 26 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B82March 22, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Food labels (pf, c).

Food labels (pf, c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(7)(c)
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)

This inspection deducted 18 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.

B82September 18, 20237 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWorking containers, common name (pf).

Working containers, common name (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(b)
Critical (supporting)Food labels (pf, c).

Food labels (pf, c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(7)(c)
RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(d)
RoutineCorrected on siteDesignated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

Designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(4)(b)

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 FS044-440890. 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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