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Asian Taste INC
449 S COLUMBIA AVE UNIT E , RINCON, GA 31326 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B82June 9, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Observed large containers of raw chicken, raw shrimp, and raw beef stored on the same shelves.
−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 foods held in preptop cooler temp'd at 46F and above. Ambient temperatures inside the cooler indicate that the cooler is not functioning properly. Hazardous foods were voluntarily discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B86October 22, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed multiple cold holding units throughout the facility with either missing or non-functional thermometers in them.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncovered throughout the facility (broccoli and raw chicken in the Walk In Cooler, RTE beef and RTE chicken in the Reach In Freezer).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple bins and bottles, with food contents in them, not labeled with the name of the contents on the item.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed multiple TCS and Non-TCS food items stored on the floor throughout the facility: 1. Cooking oils and sauces (soy) under the grill. 2. Onions on the floor in the Walk In Cooler. 3. Container with clean utensils on the floor in the cook area.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed cups and pans, with no handles, being used as scoops and stored within food products throughout the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A100March 18, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A90September 9, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and pest control.
Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncovered throughout the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the back door cracked for the entirety of the inspection. Observed screen door not light-tight at the backdoor. All openings to the outside of the facility should be protected at all times.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”This inspection deducted 10 points, but only 7 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B84February 15, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving food storage, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncovered throughout the facility: 1. RTE Lo mein, vegetables (onions, broccoli), cooked chicken in the Walk In Cooler. 2. Cooked chicken, cooked pork, vegetables, and sauces in the Reach In Cooler and Prep Top Cooler. 3. Cooked shrimp and beef in Reach In Freezer. All items that are stored and not actively in use MUST BE COVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple TCS and Non-TCS food items stored on the floor throughout the facility: 1. Cooking oils and sauces (soy) under the grill. All food items MUST BE ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE GROUND.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed the back door cracked for the entirety of the inspection. Observed screen door not light-tight at the backdoor. All openings to the outside of the facility should be protected at all times.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed current inspection report not posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed the bottom of bowls stored atop RTE vegetables in a Roll Top Prep Cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed cardboard being re-used as shelf liner throughout the kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C76December 15, 202310 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.
Observed clean rags stored in the rear hand sink near the back of the kitchen area. Observed a scrub pad and a rag stored in the hand sink in the front of the house, near the cashier area. Hand sinks must be fully stocked (hand soap, paper towels, warm available water) and accessible at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped or removed from their original containers for over 24 hours, not date marked: 1. Cooked chicken, RTE Egg rolls in the Walk In Cooler. 2. RTE Egg rolls, cooked pork, cooked chicken in the Reach In Cooler and Prep Top Coolers. All food items that are prepped or removed from their original containers and will remain in the facility for over 24 hours, MUST BE DATE MARKED AND DISCARDED 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE OR THE DATE THAT THEY WERE REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncovered throughout the facility: 1. RTE Lo mein, vegetables (onions, broccoli), cooked chicken in the Walk In Cooler. 2. Cooked chicken, cooked pork, vegetables, and sauces in the Reach In Cooler and Prep Top Cooler. All items that are stored and not actively in use MUST BE COVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple TCS and Non-TCS food items stored on the floor throughout the facility: 1. Cooking oils and sauced under the grill. 2. Raw chicken and sauced in the Walk In Cooler and Walk In Freezer. All food items MUST BE ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE GROUND.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed the back door cracked for the entirety of the inspection. All openings to the outside of the facility should be protected at all times.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed current inspection report not posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed cups being used as scoops and stored within flour and rice bins in the rear of the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavy food debris build up in the inside of the microwave, which had not been used today.
−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)”Observed a mop, not actively in use, not hung to dry at the mop sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed heavy grease drippage from the hood vents above the grill.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (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 FSP-051-000176. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.