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China Garden
846 GORDON ST. , JEFFERSON, GA 30549 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B86July 28, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed make table (right) holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chlorine sanitizer in dish machine below 50ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure chlorine sanitizer concentration is maintained at 50-100ppm to properly sanitizer dishes. PIC instructed to set up sanitize compartment of 3-compartment sink. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed excessive mold/debris build up on splash plate of ice machine.CA: PIC instructed to ensure ice machine is cleaned regularly to prevent mold growth/debris build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed make table (left) currently incapable of holding TCS items at 41F or below and dish machine currently incapable of maintaining 50-100 ppm chlorine sanitizer concentration, not in good repair or proper adjustment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A93January 6, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken held longer than 24 hours with no marked discard date. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods held longer than 24 hours are dated with proper discard date. Chicken properly dated. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed scoops next to rice warmers stored in water less than 135F. REPEAT. Observed scoops held in bulk products with handles touching product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed customer drinking glasses tightly stacked while wet stored next to soda machine. REPEAT.
−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)”Observed cracked floor tiles on kitchen floor in front of reach-in 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)”B87April 24, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in prep coolers 1 and 2 held above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at 41F or below. PIC discarded chicken from prep cooler 2, other items properly cooled within 4 hour cooling time. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed egg rolls stored on counter across from fryer held on time without discard time label or time as a public health control (TPHC) procedure on file.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed noodles cooling in dense covered bags. PIC instructed to cool TCS foods rapidly in uncovered shallow containers. Noodles placed on sheet pans in walk-in freezer and properly cooled to 39F within 6 hour two stage cooling time. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed rice scoop stored in room temperature water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed customer plates not stored inverted.
−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)”A92January 21, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed white plastic bucket strainer and an ice ice scoop with cracks, shavings coming off, or damage. Replace damaged/cracked equipment by 1/31/25. Do not reuse cardboard box to drain grease for fried wontons. Cardboard is not reusable or cleanable. Cardboard disposed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed 3 containers of food (meat) on floor of WIF. While containers were covered, food must be stored at least 6: off floor. Relocated to shelf.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Repeat: Observed current inspection still behind front counter. Relocate inspection to a point within 1' to be able to read.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Ensure all hand wash sinks have employees must wash hands notices.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Observed in use serving spoons (2) in container of cold water. Store in use utensils in hot (135+F water, dipper well with running water, clean and dry or in food being served with handles out of contact with food. Corrected.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Need to complete removal of green plastic from storage shelves over prep top cooler. Plastic covering is shedding over food exposed when prep top is open, and green plastic covering is net easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed accumulations of splash and debris on walls by/under dishwasher and hand sink. Clean by 1/31/25.
−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)”A90April 23, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Drain pipe missing on handsink next to meat sink, not in good repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed pot stickers in Walk-in Cooler not labeled with 7-day discard date. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) advised all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held longer than 24 hours must have proper discard date labeled. PIC labeled potstickers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Inspection report displayed behind counter, not within 1 foot approach.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed rusted shelf below multiple prep tables in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Cardboard used as floor covering behind front service counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B89November 1, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Men and Women's restroom hand sinks water temperature not recorded over 70F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure all hand sinks must have hot water at at least 100F.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observe ice in bottom of hand sink next to dish machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed noodles cooling in sealed plastic bags. PIC advised to cool food using shallow uncovered containers. Noodles moved to metal containers and uncovered, cooling properly. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Fly paper hanging from ceiling throughout kitchen. Ensure fly paper not located over food, clean utensils, linens, or prep areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed rusted shelf below multiple prep tables in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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 786061. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.