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House of China
636 PIEDMONT AVE , ROCKMART, GA 30153 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B84June 29, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed a spray can of raid pesticide on top of dish machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)”Observed prep-top cutting surface heavily stained and scored. Observed counter beside fryer covered with cloth apron and cloths to catch grease from utensils used in frying food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed bulk sauce stored on floor in dry goods storage. Cook stated he was not finished making it.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed back door screen door with large gap in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed to-go counters beside grill and on top of prep top not stored protected.
−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)”Observed employee phone on counter where raw meat was being prepped in main kitchen.
−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)”B82November 25, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving garbage & waste, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed cook handle raw beef and then handle the rice cooker pan without washing hands. Observed food employee take out trash and reenter the kitchen without washing hands CA:PIC must ensure employees know when to wash hands COS: employees washed hands as educated when changing tasks.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Hand drying provision was not provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed several bags of cooked chicken not bearing a date mark and several made sauces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed scoops stored on top of containers of dry product and scoops in dry products without handle being accessible. Observed plates and bowls used as scoops and stored in food product.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A96January 9, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed cooked chicken improperly cooling (tightly wrapped) in reach in storage underneath prep cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed multiple employee personal items (clothing items) in prep areas in main kitchen.
−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)”A97June 11, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving pest control.
Observed back door with large gap and several flies throughout facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”A96December 13, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed almond sauce in reach-in cooler date marked for 11/30/23 and 12/6/23. Corrective Action: PIC discarded the sauces and we educated him that any time anything is added to a sauce it will require a date mark and the 7 days starts on the prep day.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”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 115-1020. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.