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Peking Palace Chinese Gourmet Inc.
271 S. ELM STREET , COMMERCE, GA 30529 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A90May 11, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed flied throughout dining area and in freezer storage area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed employee drinks above make table in kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to keep employee drinks out of food contact areas or to use single service cups with lid and straw. REPEAT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed scoop used for rice stored unclean with rice debris. PIC informed to either store spoon clean and dry or under water at at least 135F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B85September 17, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket above 200ppm. Observed residential hornet spray underneath prep table near bulk ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Observed prescription medications above make table in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed kitchen hand sink not stocked with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed food employee drink in ceramic mug above make table in kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to keep employee drinks out of food contact areas or use single service cup with lid and straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed multiple items in reach-in cooler and make table stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed knife stored between prep table and steam table, exposed to contamination.
−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)”B87November 7, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Several containers of food in reach in coolers, prep top cooler and walk in cooler observed without proper covers. Keep all food in storage covered and keep prep top cooler covered when not actively cooking. Items covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food in prep sink thawing in small dish of water. Thaw food under running cool water, in cooler, as part of cooking time extension, or in microwave if immediately cooked after thawing. Frozen cut chicken placed under running cool water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed 3 containers of chicken not stored at least 6" off floor. Containers removed from short pallet and placed on shelving 6+" off floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Replace employee hand wash notice at hand sinks located in restrooms and drink station.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Relocate most recent inspection from behind counter to front or side of counter to allow customer to be able to read report within 1' of it. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed bowls for portion control stored in contact with food. Do not store bowls with bottoms in contact with food. Ensure bowls are switched each 2-3 hours with clean portion control bowls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed accumulations of grease, oils, food particles and debris on floors and walls of walk in, and on control, utility lines and sides of cook line. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/16/24.
−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)”B87March 26, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed mold/debris build up on roof of ice machine. PIC stated rice scoops not cleaned every 4 hours (in continuous use).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed shrimp and noodles cooling in dense covered containers. PIC uncovered containers and moved shrimp to freezer to cool. Cooling properly. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed reusable drink container stored on shelf above make table. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure all employee drinks are stored out of food preparation area unless in a single use cup with a lid and a straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (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 78013. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.