Holly Springs, Cherokee County

Golden House

5335 OLD HWY 5 STE 104 WOODSTOCK, GA 30188

Food
Latest score
98
Jan 16, 2026
City
Holly Springs
County
Cherokee
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors, walls, and shelves throughout facility are in need of deep cleaning. Pull out prep tables, refrigerators, and equipment and deep clean under and behind.

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

Flooring under 3 compartment sink in not smooth easily cleanable - Repair floor and replace tiles so that all floors are smooth/easily cleanable.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 718 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken stored on cases of eggs and raw shrimp stored on boxes of won ton wrappers. Organize walk in cooler so all ready to eat foods, produce and ingredients are stored on upper shelves and all raw meat is stored on lower shelves in order of cook temp. COS-Rearranging

Chicken 165F Beef (Ground, Chopped, Comminuted) 155F Beef (Whole muscle) 145F Fish/Pork/Shell Eggs - 145F

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Handwash sink blocked by boxes and garbage can. Hand wash sink must maintain clear and accessible at all times. Also soap and towels need to be easily accessible without hands dripping on other items to grab the towels.

COS by moving boxes

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitize compartment of 3 compartment sink overflowing with "clean" dishes and soiled dishes in both the wash and rinse portions of the 3 compartment sink. Clean dishes and other items were stored on both drainboards.

Must rearrange so that drainboards are accessible for storage of soiled dishes and air drying dishes on the other end and each compartment is used for its correct purpose.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lo mien noodles prepped previous day without date mark. Observed cream cheese filling without date mark, won tons produced with that filling without date mark, and dumplings made previous day without datemark.

All TCS foods must be date marked with the day it was opened/prepped/cooked. COS by datemarking/.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored on counter outside of sanitizing solution.

Wiping rags must always be stored in sanitizing solution.

COS: Moving to sanitizing solution

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Shelves in walk in cooler and dry storage are rusted and no longer smooth easily cleanable.

Replace shelving that cannot be cleaned

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen area is in need of deep cleaning. Must clean interior/exterior of all equipment, beneath wok area, walls and floors. Deep fryers need to be pulled out and thoroughly cleaned/scaped as well as walls and floors under and behind. All floors need to be thoroughly cleaned/scraped/degreased.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing tiles under 3 compartment sink and throughout kitchen. Floors must be maintained smooth/easily cleanble.

Repair floors.

Jan 27, 2025

Followup

Score: 874 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp stored above bamboo shoot and raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored above vegetables in reach-in unit. Raw meats and eggs must always be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. COS by properly storing.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee use tongs to handle uncooked chicken skewers then use same tongs to handle chicken once cooked. Utensils used to handle raw or partially cooked meats may not be used to handle cooked or RTE foods. COS by dropping chicken back in fryer and washing tongs.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot water heater stored on slab of concrete and other areas of concrete on floor in dry storage areas. All materials in food service establishments must be made of easily cleanable materials. Concrete must be removed OR painted over with a washable paint.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris and rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. Must clean. Shelves may need to be replaced if they cannot be cleaned.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 758 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC stick thermometer probe in raw chicken, then proceed to stick probe in raw beef without sanitizing beforehand. Food must be protected from cross contamination by sanitizing equipment in between uses. Health Authority recommends using alcohol prep pads to sanitize thermometer probe before taking temperatures.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw meat stored above loaf of bread in reach in freezer at the kitchen entry. Must store ready to eat items above raw meats. Also observed container of raw chicken stored directly on top of raw beef in walk in cooler. Health Authority will email helpful handout on proper vertical storage. COS by moving chicken and loaf of bread.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee use spatula used for handling raw chicken to scoop cooked chicken into to-go container. Must use separate equipment for handling raw meats and cooked meats. Food was delivered to customer before Health Authority could stop it. COS by obtaining a separate, sanitized scoop for cooked products.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in walk-in being cold held above 41. Ambient temperature in cooler was 45°F, then lowered to 35°F. After checking multiple times with PIC after the air temperature was lowered to 35°F, the TCS items were not cooling down efficiently. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below when being cold held. COS moving food to different coolers/freezers. Must fix unit before cold holding any TCS items within it.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inspection report posted in a manner where customers cannot easily view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Do not block inspection report. COS by moving report.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hot water heater stored on slab of concrete and other areas of concrete on floor in dry storage areas. All materials in food service establishments must be made of easily cleanable materials. Concrete must be removed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build up on shelves in walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean shelves.

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

Kitchen area is in need of deep cleaning. Must clean interior/exterior of all equipment, beneath wok area, and floors. Any items that are not in use must be removed from facility to reduce clutter.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in walk-in being cold held above 41. Ambient temperature in cooler was 50°F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below when being cold held. COS moving food to different coolers/freezers. Someone was called to service unit.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a large amount of dirty dishes stored as clean on shelf below prep table. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by moving all to warewash area for cleaning and sanitizing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water heater stored on slab of concrete and other areas of concrete on floor in dry storage areas. All materials in food service establishments must be made of easily cleanable materials. Concrete must be removed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed extremely rusted shelving throughout kitchen. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. Equipment must be replaced, painted over with a washable paint, or some other approved method that allows for easy cleaning.

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

Kitchen area is in need of deep cleaning. Must clean hood vents, interior/exterior of all equipment, beneath wok area, and floors. Any items that are not in use must be removed from facility to reduce clutter.

May 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw eggs and pork stored over uncovered ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler. Raw eggs and meats must always be stored on the bottom. COS by properly storing.

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

Kitchen area is in need of deep cleaning. Must clean hood vents, interior/exterior of all equipment, beneath wok area, and floors. Any items that are not in use must be removed from facility to reduce clutter.