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GeorgiaDekalb County Doraville

MING'S BARBECUE

5150 BUFORD HIGHWAY, BLDG C-300 , DORAVILLE, GA 30340 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected March 23, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 84

Most recent inspection (March 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.

Inspection history

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A90March 23, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed dish stacked as clean with dried food debris on the outside of container. Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P PIC removed dish and placed near dish machine to be rewashed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed pink organic substance on the inner roof inside of ice bin. 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. Discussed with the PIC to discard the ice from the ice machine and to thoroughly clean and sanitize the unit before putting it back into use.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in a sanitizer bucket with improper sanitizer concentration, and another wet wiping cloth left on the countertop outside of the sanitizer solution. Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); PIC remade sanitizer bucket and placed wet wiping cloths inside buckets.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed the main kitchen exit door open, with a screen containing large gaps that could allow pest entry. Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC closed the exit door of the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
B81March 13, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed bean sprouts and tofu acold holding above 41F in walk in cooler(vegetables).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalRepeatTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

Observed cut nappa and bean sprouts held on time with no time stamp. f time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify:.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed employee wash large rice bowl in the designated vegetable sink. COS: Employee re-washed bowl and lid at the 3-compartment sink with sanitizer. Employee made sanitizing solution at the 3compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed employee rinse hands at the designated meat sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”
B82October 11, 20235 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed cut nappa and tofu not cold holding below 41F in prep cooler. COS: TCS food items were placed inside cooler. Advised to not place TCS foods above other containers.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

Upon arrival at 3PM, observed rice noodles past it's discard time of 2PM. COS: Noodles were voluntarily discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed interior of ice machine with black organic growth. Observed Employee drink stored directly in ice of the ice machine.COS:Employee removed drink and began to discard ice to clean and sanitize ice machine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed live adult and baby roaches underneath the fryers and other cooking equipment. Advised to consult with pest company to address issues for roach activity.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed broken shell eggs,dry bones and other food debris underneath cooking equipment on the floors. Advised to clean.

−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)”

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 FS044-444730. 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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