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31 HIGHWAY 138 W STE 330 , STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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C76August 28, 202611 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food items in the standing reach in cooler cold held above 41F. These items were observed previously stored on the counter and uncovered. Upon team member realizing it was time for an inspection, they hastily tried to place food items back into the cooler. Items were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several food items in the walk in cooler without date marking information.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed the bottom of the sweet and sour chicken pan stored directly on top of uncovered teriyaki chicken in the front standing reach in cooler. Observed food sitting on the countertop completely uncovered upon first observations. Observed several cooked chicken food items stored in the front reach in cooler stored uncovered upon and team member hastily placing lids on the containers as I approached the front food service station.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed cook and manager in the chicken preparing food without any hair restraints.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed manager in the kitchen with wearing a bracelet on her wrist.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed gaps on the top and bottom of the back screen door. Manager was advised to install a door sweep and to close the gap at the top of the screen door to prevent pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed rice scoop stored in water of 106F. Manager was advised to keep in-use utensils on a clean surface or in hot water of 135F or above in between use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed wok skillet with two large, chipped pieces missing and a large bowl used to prepare large batches of raw chicken with 4 large cracks on the edge. Manager was advised to discard and replace the wok skillet.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Observed mold like substance on the frame of the lower reach in cooler on the cook line.
−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 walk in freezer with wet spots and stains coming from raw chicken that's stored in the freezer.
−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)”Observed employee single use coffee cup with a lid and straw stored directly next to yum yum suace that were actively being prepared. Manager was advised to place personal beverages in a designated area away from food storage and food prep. Observed personal medications, phone, and water bottle stored in between the rice cooker and single use to go containers by the front food service area.
−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)”B80February 16, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed food in the standing reach in cooler in front of the fryers cold held above 41F. The reach in cooler was observed not holding proper temperatures to keep items cold. Items that were in no more the 2F above 41F were able to be transferred to another cooler. Items exceeding 2F were discarded. Manager was advised to have the reach in cooler repaired.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pepper chicken and fried chicken wings hot held below 135F. Manager was advised to reheat the items to 165F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed chlorine sanitizer solution above 200ppm, exceeding the maximum concentration, making it too toxic. Manager remade the solution to 50ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed lo mien and broccoli stored uncovered on the counter next to the prep top cooler. PIC corrected on site.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee smoking a cigarette in the dry storage area of the kitchen. Employee was advised that they are not allowed to smoke in the kitchen. Employee proceeded to go outside of the establishment to discard cigarette. Manager was advised to place a no smoking sign in the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “O.C.G.A. 31-12A-1 to 31-12A-13 - ga smoke free air act of 2005”A92August 5, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.
4-2A. observed food stored uncovered inside the walk in cooler. Owner corrected by covering all product during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”11C. Observed TCS food thawed in standing water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”17D. Missing light shield covers for light fixtures in the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (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-075-003726. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.