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GeorgiaDekalb County Lithonia

LIN'S CHINA

6746 COVINGTON HIGHWAY, SUITE 111 , LITHONIA, GA 30058 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 7, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 96

Most recent inspection (August 7, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A100August 7, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A98February 2, 20262 violations

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

CriticalFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed wood planks in walk in cooler used to hold the metal racks off the floor. Advised PIC all materials shall be smooth and easy cleanable. C/A:511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed grease hood unclean with grease build up on the edges of hood not in direct contact with TCS foods/ready to eat foods. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
A94July 23, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed Cl sanitizer reading 200+ ppm. C/A: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. COS: Sanitizer was remade to reading 100 ppm Cl. Advised PIC to use test strips when making sanitizer bucket.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed single use containers being reused for storing sauces, raw shrimp, sprouts. C/A:511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Advised to purchase food grade storage containers.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed floors under equipment unclean to sight. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

−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)”
A96January 17, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineCorrected on siteInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed dead roach in main lobby. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Corrected onsite: Dead roach was removed from lobby and employee washed hands before returning to work. Pest control was called while inspector was onsite.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed the floors inside that walk in freezer unclean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
A95July 19, 20242 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed Cl sanitizer reading 200+ ppm. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. Corrected on site: Sanitizer was remade to reading 100 ppm Cl. Advised PIC to use test strips when making sanitizer bucket.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed rubber gaskets on prep top cooler doors unclean with black substance build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised to have deep cleaned.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
A94January 19, 20242 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed large mixer with debris build up in direct contact with food contact surface. .COS-Mixer was cleaned and sanitized by PIC. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
RoutineRepeatPhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed ceiling tiles missing in main kitchen. Advised to have repaired.

−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 FS044-888248. 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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