Auburn, Barrow County

CHEN'S GARDEN

1296 ATLANTA HWY Ste F107 AUBURN, GA 30011

Food
Latest score
87
Feb 3, 2026
City
Auburn
County
Barrow
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 876 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fly strips were hanging in the kitchen upon arrival. Fly strips may not be used in the kitchen.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with rust, grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris or the shelving must be replaced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 906 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A knife was stored between the prep tables. Knives must be stored in a clean dry space. The knife was removed and placed in the dishwash area.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The establishment has many broken and non food grade plastic containers being used to store food. The broken and non food grade containers must be replaced with clear or white food grade containers.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple flies were observed in the kitchen. Contact a pest control operator to assist in the reduction of the flies.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be repaired or a door sweep added so that the door is tight fitting.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A leaking/dripping faucet was observed at the 3 compartment sink. All leaking/dripping plumbing must be repaired.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Noodles, in the cooling state, were placed in a deep, plastic container with a lid and placed in the reach in cooler. The noodles were divided into smaller containers and placed in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or below. All food items must be cooled using the proper cooling methods such as using ice baths, shallow pans and loosely covering the container. Corrected on site.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris. Repeat.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease. Repeat.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Phone, keys and other personal items were stored on the same shelf as food items. Designate an area for personal items.

Jun 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 935 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A bag of rice was stored on the floor of the kitchen. Advised PIC that all food items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A knife was stored between the prep tables. Advised the PIC to store the knife in a clean, dry location when not in use.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard boxes were used to store single service cups. Advised the PIC to keep the single service cups in their protective sleeve.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. Advised the PIC to clean the shelving more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris. Repeat.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with dust, food debris and grease. Advised the PIC to clean the kitchen more often to prevent the accumulation of dust, food debris and grease.