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Chef Chen Buffet
310 N MAIN ST , CEDARTOWN, GA 30125 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82July 6, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed cut broccoli (main kitchen) and cut cilantro (buffet line) on counter not cold held.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several foods not hot held at 135°F or above on self-serve buffet (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed multiple containers in reach in cooler by fryer and in walk in cooler not date marked in main kitchen. *PIC advised items in reach in were pulled from bulk in walk in.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed multiple foods stored in reach in cooler by fryer (sweet & sour chicken, egg rolls, stick chicken), deep freezer by prep top (chicken nuggets) and in walk in freezer (shredded cabbage) stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed large, multiple stacks of to-go containers stored on buffet without protection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A95December 2, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed knife jammed between table and preptop cooler and bowl stored with bottom in contact chicken on prep top.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed large stacks of to go containers stored on buffet without protects.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A90January 7, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed improper storage order (raw chicken over shell eggs) in walk in cooler and raw chicken over chow mein in reach in cooler in main kitchen prep area.
−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)”Observed employee personal item stored on the shelf over the prep top 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)”A96May 20, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving management & training.
Observed food debris build up on mixer head. Corrective Action: Instructed Person-In-Charge to increase the cleaning frequency of the mixer head after every use. Person-In-Charge immediately had employee clean the mixer head.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, 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 115-1215. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.