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China Panda Restaurant

303 VENTURE DR , BRUNSWICK, GA 31525 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
83 / 100 · Good
Last inspected September 2, 2026
7 inspections on record · average score 84

Most recent inspection (September 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage. This restaurant scored as low as 71 on February 11, 2026 — 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.

B83September 2, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed facility with partially cooked egg rolls cooling. PIC stated egg rolls were made at 11am and placed into the RIC for cooling. At 2pm, eggrolls had not reached 70F. COS: PIC discarded egg rolls.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed facility thawing ROP fish, still in ROP, in the sanitize section of the 3 compartment sink not under cool running water. COS: PIC discarded fish.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed facility with liquid/crease dripping on the vent hood at the time of this inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed all knife holders with rust and dust build up at the time of this inspection.

−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)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed facility storing old, no longer used equipment, boxes, and other items throughout the facility creating clutter and build up.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”
C71February 11, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw chicken products being stored over vegetable products at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC moved chicken products to the bottom of the shelving.

−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)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed facility storing won tons/ crab rangoon at room temperature at the time of this inspection. COS: Won Tons were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed multiple food items stored in facility without prep dates at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC began placing proper dates on food items or discarding items with unknown prep dates.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed multiple food items being stored uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC covered food items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed crab rangoon and won tons being stored in repurposed carboard chicken shipping box.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
B80August 19, 20255 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a reach in cooler in the main kitchen holding pork at temps above 41 deg f. COS: All out of temp TCS items were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had stainless steel cleaner and burn cream stored above the prep top cooler. COS: The cleaner/burn cream was moved to another area.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility handwashing sink in the main kitchen was completely blocked and barricaded by empty cardboard boxes. COS: Management began removing the boxes.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a unlabeled bottle of oven cleaner in the main kitchen.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple soiled wiping cloths stored out of sanitizer. COS: All cloths were moved to a sani bucket.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
B89February 26, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed that the facility had expired (2017) chlorine test strips at the time of this inspection. COS: EHS provided test strips while management acquires more test strips.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed all spices uncovered by the grill "prep" area, as well as spring rolls, crab rangoon, chicken wings in a reach in cooler, crab rangoon and spring rolls in RI freezer, chicken, shrimp, noodles, bamboo shoots, diced pineapple in walk-in cooler, and a tray of crab rangoon in the walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all food items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Observed a pan of crab rangoon being stored in direct contact with ice in the walk-in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded food items.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed several scoops being stored in flour and rice containers with the handles in direct contact with food items throughout the facility at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed scoops and sent to wash.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
A94October 15, 20242 violations

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

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a sanitizer bucket in the main kitchen with a concentration above the allowed range of 50 ppm - 100 ppm for chlorine sanitizer at the time of this inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed several spices stored uncovered at the cooking area as well as a container with crab rangoon in a reach-in freezer, and some spring rolls in a reach-in cooler in the main kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all uncovered items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A90May 7, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the handwashing sink serving the main kitchen was blocked by two large fans and had large water hose stored inside of it. COS: All obstacles were removed from inside and around the sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed throughout the facility that multiple foods and spices were being stored uncovered at the "Wok prep" area and the prep top cooler. COS: Management had food items covered when identified.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility was not displaying the most recent inspection report.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed multiple fully cooked employee foods stored amongst foods for the public in the walk in cooler.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”
B82May 3, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility walk in cooler had raw chicken stored over multiple vegetable products, raw shrimp, pork, and sauces. COS: Management re arranged the walk in cooler to properly store all raw chicken and Glynn EH instructed facility that all potentially affected foods must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 deg f for 15 sec before service to customers.

−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)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility main prep top cooler was holding multiple tcs food items between 48 - 55 deg f. COS: All tcs food items were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”

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-063-001216. 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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