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157 S CHEROKEE RD , SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA 30025 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene. This restaurant scored as low as 46 on August 28, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B82June 24, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw chicken being prepared and cooked egg rolls on the same table in close proximity to each other. COS: Egg rolls were relocated to the walk in cooler.
−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)”OBSERVATION: Cut onions and cut and uncooked cabbage stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. COS- Employee covered with plastic wrap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed inspection report from 5-2-24 posted and report is also not within 1 foot of readable distance.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observation: Shelf in front of the wok is unclean, interior the the WI freezer unclean with ice build-up and splatter.
−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)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 15 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B89June 8, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
3 buckets/containers of sauce stored on floor of walk-in cooler; 1 container of seasoning/oil stored on floor by woks not 6" off floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Back door and door on storage shed does not fully close,self-close,seal.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Knife stored between prep tables.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Cutting board on prep table heavily stained/marked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”This inspection deducted 11 points, but only 8 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C75March 13, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
OBSERVATION: 2 large hotel size pans of raw chicken sitting across the dish sink thawing overnight at room temperature at temperatures above 41F. COS- pans of chicken discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed employee washing metal containers without sanitizing the equipment. Sinks were not set-up for proper dishwashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”OBSERVATION: Interior of the prep top cooler top lid unclean with heavy accumulation of dried food particles. Cutting board, knife on table top, prep table unclean to sight and touch with food particles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVATION: Cut vegetables and sauce stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. COS- Operator began covering items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”OBSERVATION: Raw chicken thawing at room temperature overnight above the 3 compartment sink. COS- 2 pans of raw chicken discarded that were above 41F and pan that was 38F was placed in the cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”OBSERVATION: Hole observed in the rear screen door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”OBSERVATION: Exterior of fryers with grease accumulation. Shelves where sauce containers are stored, sauce buckets exterior, interior of the prep top cooler, exterior of the pre top cooler, storage racks unclean, metal table unclean with build-up of old food particles, debris etc.. Discussed with PIC that deep thorough cleaning is needed. Cleaning of the prep top cooler, metal table etc.. began during the inspection.
−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)”B86December 11, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed tub of minced garlic in walk-in cooler and container of sugar on shelf above prep table not covered when stored/not in use. CA PIC instructed items must be resealed/covered so as to prevent contamination when not in use or not being cooled. COS PIC covered items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed mold-like substance build-up on inside of bulk ice machine. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency so as to prevent build-up. COS PIC cleaned ice bin.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Back door and door on storage shed does not fully close, self-close, seal.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Tongs hanging on fryer divider.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Condenser line dripping/collecting water in container in walk-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Cutting board on prep line cooler heavily stained/marked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”B88June 9, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and pest control.
Mold inside Ice Machine>PIC instructed to drain ice and clean ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Ice Machine left open and unintended>PIC closed lid on ice machine and was instructed to keep closed when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Screen door doesn't self-close and seal; outside storage door doesn't self-close.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Score posted behind counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Tongs stored on shield at fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Plastic cup used as scoop in sugar container.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Prep Cooler's cutting board heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Meat cutter not NSF for commercial use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Wooden fork used for sweet/sour chicken.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)”B81May 19, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Tofu in the top portion of the prep top cooler since 5-17-25 holding above 41F. COS- tofu discarded Several tcs products (raw shrimp, raw beef, wonton, cooked noodles) stored in the prep top cooler holding above 41F. COS-employee went to purchase ice from the Circle K across the street to cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. OBSERVED the egg foo young gravy holding below 135F in the soup well. COS- reheated to above 165F on the wok.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”CA: Time/temperature control for safety foods when held using time control, shall be marked when they are removed from temperature control with the time of discard. OBSERVATION: several containers of food held at room temperature without time stamps. COS-products were time stamped using stickers.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Knives unclean with food particles and stored on the magnetic strip. Interior of the prep top cooler lid is unclean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”CA: 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVATIAON: Exterior of fryers unclean with food debris and splatter.
−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)”A92December 19, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving pest control, plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
Screen door does not completely self-close and seal; small hole in ceiling tile above paper towels in dry storage room beside restroom & outside storage door won't self-close.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Mop sink blocked by mop bucket.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)”Prep Cooler's cutting board stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Meat Cutter not NSF for commercial use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Masking tape on lid of rice cooker in front of vegetable sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Vent hood has grease drips.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A93May 21, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Outside storage door don't close & seal.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Mop sink blocked with bucket.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)”Employee's purse stored with To_go bags on shelf.
−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)”A92May 2, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Knives unclean with food particles and stored on the magnetic strip. Interior of the mixer unclean with food particles. Interior of the prep top cooler lid is unclean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Interior of the upright freezer, exterior of the mixer, gasket of the Maxx Cold deep freezer near the dish sink unclean with food debris.
−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)”This inspection deducted 8 points, but only 5 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87September 20, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving food storage, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Buckets/containers of soy sauce, thick sauce, salt, and fry oil on kitchen floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Backs screen door not properly sealed (light seen at bottom).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Most recent inspection report not displayed for public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Pales stacked wet above 3-compartment sink, detergents/cleaners on kitchen floor below 3-compartment sink.
−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)”Ceiling tiles dingy, FRP behind rice cooker not clean.
−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)”This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 9 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U46August 28, 202328 violations
Inspectors recorded 28 violations, 11 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Raw chicken located above RTE sweet & sour chicken, raw eggs located next to RTE egg noodles in walk-in cooler>CA: PIC re-organized walk-in cooler from RTE to Raw.
−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)”Chicken cold holding at ambient temperature on grill top rack at 82 & 83 degrees (F)>CA: PIC threw away improperly cold held chicken & was informed of correct cold holding methods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Soda fountain drink nozzles not cleaned frequently enough to avoid debris build-up>CA" PIC informed to clean drink nozzles daily.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Chemicals stored with single service items on wire rack in dry storage room>.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Employee medicine co-mingled and stored next to single service utensils & sauces>CA: PIC informed to segregate all medication from food & food products.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Cardboard lining on prep-table bottom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Hand washing sink inaccessible with buckets>CA: PIC removed buckets from floor.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”No soap located at hand wash sink>CA: PIC re-filled HW soap dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Microwave & kitchen equipment accumulated with food debris, grease, etc.>CA: PIC informed to increase cleaning frequently.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”RTE sweet & sour chicken was not date marked from previous business day preparation>CA: PIC was informed to date mark all RTE foods if not consumed within 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Sweet & sour chicken improperly cooking in deep dish bin & covered in walk-in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Personal/employee vapes/tumblers sitting above prep-table>CA: PIC removed items and placed within designated storage area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Freezer bags with crab ragoons, veggies, & chicken open & not properly sealed in reach in freezer, egg noodles in HH unit not covered>CA: PIC informed to properly seal/cover all food items when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Ice bin open and not covered>CA: PIC informed to close/cover ice bin/chest when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Food removed from original containers & stored in bulk storage bins not labeled with original food name(ex: salt, sugar).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Buckets/containers of soy sauce on kitchen and dry storage ground.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Improper/no hair restraint worn by employee prepping food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Bracelet worn by employee prepping food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Sanitizer bucket located on kitchen floor, wet sanitizer cloth located on prep-table and not in bucket.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Back screen door not sealed (light seen at bottom) not fully self closing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Non-Smoking sign missing/not available.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - identification”Ice scoop handle in ice bin, metal bowl used to scoop sweet & sour chicken, & tongs hanging on fryer splash guard.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Pales stacked wet above 3-compartment sink, detergents/cleaners on kitchen floor below 3-compartment sink.
−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)”Rusty shelving located in dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Microwave not NSF approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Cutting board scoring/staining on prep-table (heavily).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Vent hood greasy.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Ceiling tiles dingy, FRP behind rice cooker not clean, and personal fan dirty.
−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)”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 147-13687. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.