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HAI AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT
2641 N DECATUR RD , DECATUR, GA 30033 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 19, 2026): Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 8 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 51 on October 24, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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C71August 19, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 8 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in 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)”Observed 8 trays of raw shelled eggs stored next to cooked shrimp and bean sprouts and stored above several containers of sauce.
−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)”Observed raw fish stored next to raw pork inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok station.
−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)”Observed clean metal pans inverted downward stored in direct contact with debris long the green rack in the dish pit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 4 containers of raw beef prepared and stored inside the walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 1 container of pasta noodles stored inside the prep top cooler covered with plastic wrap actively cooling.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several live gnats and flies inside the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed the back door in despair when closed with several openings.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Bserved several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B83November 5, 202511 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed the dish machine unable to produce chlorine during time of inspection, dish machine was not in-use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 2 metal knives stored on the magnetic strip next to the walk-in cooler covered in old food debris stored as clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed black debris inside the tea nozzle.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 2 metal containers holding clean dishes with dried food debris in direct contact with clean dishes. Ca: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the dishes and placed at the 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several unclean wet wiping cloths stored on prep counters.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed 1 knife stored between 2 prep top coolers and 1 spatula stored in between 2 fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed soy sauce buckets being re-used for oils, seasonings and chili peppers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed heavy build-up and rust on the racks inside the walk-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B87February 18, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed the dish machine in-use during time of inspection measuring 0PPM chlorine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed the hand sink next to the ice machine with a broom, dust pan and trash can blocked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed spoons stored inside a metal container with debris in direct contact with the spoons.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed black debris inside the nozzles of the sweet and unsweet tea urn.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed soy sauce buckets being re-used for oils, seasonings and chili peppers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed sandwich cooler cutting boards heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed gaskets in disrepair on the walk-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed heavy build-up and rust on the racks inside the walk-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”C70May 6, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed dish machine measuring 0PPM chlorine during time of inspection in-use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed food employee personal coke bottle stored inside the ice machine in direct contact with ice.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)”Observed no paper towel stored at the hand sink near the side back door.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed raw chicken, raw shrimp, cooked chicken and cooked lo mein prepared this morning tightly wrapped with plastic wrap stored inside the walk-in cooler restricting air-flow.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed test strips unable upon request for testing the dish machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed food employee bagging cooked lo mein with bare hands during time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed food employee meal stored above the microwave uncovered and 2 employee drinks stored on the shelfs above the prep top cooler without a lid or straw stored next to single-use plates.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed wet wiping cloths stored throughout the kitchen on the counters.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed 2 knives stored between the prep top cooler and prep table during time of inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A96October 25, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed 2 sanitizer buckets measuring 0PPM chlorine used during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”U51October 24, 202315 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 9 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and management & training.
Observed employee wash hands with single-use gloves on during time of inspection.
−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)”Observed veggie dumplings, noodles and cooked beef stored inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok measuring temperatures above 41*F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Person in charge does not demonstrate adequate food safety knowledge or active managerial control.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed scrubbing tool stored inside the hand sink near the exit door upon arrival.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed the hand sink next to the ice machine blocked by a trash can during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food employee rinse a sauce squeeze bottle at the hand sink during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed facility using Great Value Bleach Concentrated not EPA approved for Norovirus clean-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed several metal pans stored on the dish rack as clean with food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 1 metal pan of noodles cooling with condensation on the plastic wrap tightly covered and 2 pans of raw chicken and raw beef cooling with plastic wrap tightly covered.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed several metal containers of food uncovered inside the reach-in cooler during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed raw shrimp thawing in bowl of water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed wet wiping cloths stored throughout the kitchen on the counters.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed 4 hanging fly traps above the prep top coolers and above the prep table with cooked chicken present during time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed knife stored between the prep top cooler and prep table during time of inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed single-use plastic containers stored inside bulk containers of soy sauce, chili oil and crock with cooked white rice during time of inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (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 FS044-890270. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
