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CHINA HALL

1935 Buford Mill Dr Suite J Buford, GA 30519 · Health inspection record from GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale)

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91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected October 26, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 79
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 16, 2026, scoring 57/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 91. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (October 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A91October 26, 20262 violations

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

Critical (supporting)Observed food residue on multiple dishes (i.e colander, glass cups) stacked as clean.

Observed food residue on multiple dishes (i.e colander, glass cups) stacked as clean.

Cited as “.05(7)(a)1”
RoutineObserved one out of the two sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in the kitchen.

Observed one out of the two sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in the kitchen.

Cited as “.04(4)(m)”

This inspection deducted 9 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.

U57October 16, 202616 violations

Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 9 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.

Critical. Observed the person in charge (PIC) wash their hands without soap at the hand sink then proceed to handle clean containers. 2. Observed a food employee touch raw marinated chicken in a plastic container in the walk in cooler then proceed to touch the saran wrap for a container of shredded cabbage in the walk in cooler without washing their hands in between.

. Observed the person in charge (PIC) wash their hands without soap at the hand sink then proceed to handle clean containers. 2. Observed a food employee touch raw marinated chicken in a plastic container in the walk in cooler then proceed to touch the saran wrap for a container of shredded cabbage in the walk in cooler without washing their hands in between.

Cited as “.03(5)(c)1”
CriticalObserved unwashed produce (Zucchini) over ready to eat foods (cooked chicken) in the walk in cooler, and unwashed lemons and limes over ready to eat sauces in the clear standing cooler. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION** Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are.

Observed unwashed produce (Zucchini) over ready to eat foods (cooked chicken) in the walk in cooler, and unwashed lemons and limes over ready to eat sauces in the clear standing cooler. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION** Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are.

Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)”
Critical (supporting)Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf).

Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf).

Cited as “.03(2)(a)-(n),(p)”
Critical (supporting)Upon inspection, observed no person in charge (PIC).

Upon inspection, observed no person in charge (PIC).

Cited as “.03(2)”
Critical (supporting)Observed the person in charge (PIC) not able to report and name all 6 foodborne illnesses to the health department.

Observed the person in charge (PIC) not able to report and name all 6 foodborne illnesses to the health department.

Cited as “.03(1)(c)2,3,17”
Critical (supporting)Observed no paper towels at the only hand sink inside the kitchen.

Observed no paper towels at the only hand sink inside the kitchen.

Cited as “.07(3)(b)”
Critical (supporting)Observed multiple items (garbage bin, empty soy sauce bucket) blocking the only hand sink in the kitchen.

Observed multiple items (garbage bin, empty soy sauce bucket) blocking the only hand sink in the kitchen.

Cited as “.06(2)(o)”
Critical (supporting)Observed food residue on multiple dishes stacked as clean.

Observed food residue on multiple dishes stacked as clean.

Cited as “.05(7)(a)1”
Critical (supporting)Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken prepared yesterday 10/15/2026 and 10/16/2026 not bearing a date.

Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken prepared yesterday 10/15/2026 and 10/16/2026 not bearing a date.

Cited as “.04(6)(g)”
RoutineObserved in several cold holding coolers, foods not covered (4 containers of raw chicken in the walk in cooler, 2 containers of cooked chicken and one container of cut onions).

Observed in several cold holding coolers, foods not covered (4 containers of raw chicken in the walk in cooler, 2 containers of cooked chicken and one container of cut onions).

Cited as “.04(4)(c)1(iv)”
RoutineObserved in the walk in cooler, two containers of raw chicken stored on the floor.

Observed in the walk in cooler, two containers of raw chicken stored on the floor.

Cited as “.04(4)(q)”
RoutineObserved multiple wiping cloths in the facility not stored in the sanitizer buckets.

Observed multiple wiping cloths in the facility not stored in the sanitizer buckets.

Cited as “.04(4)(m)”
RoutineObserved the inspection report not placed in public view.

Observed the inspection report not placed in public view.

Cited as “.02(1)(d)”
Routine1,2,4Observed several metal pans stored as clean stacked wet.

1,2,4Observed several metal pans stored as clean stacked wet.

Cited as “.05(10)(e)”
RoutineObserved throughout the facility debris on the ventilation hoods and prep surfaces.

Observed throughout the facility debris on the ventilation hoods and prep surfaces.

Cited as “.05(7)(d)”
RoutineObserved throughout the facility debris on the walls and ceilings.

Observed throughout the facility debris on the walls and ceilings.

Cited as “.07(2)(a)”

This inspection deducted 43 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.

B88April 27, 2026Details pending

Violation details for this inspection are not yet available here. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale) · permit 4DF522F1-3B6A-4140-8756-B92A0E2F88CB. Verify this record at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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