Athens, Clarke County

Golden Panda

680 N 29 HWY STE 220 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Apr 14, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 955 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple bulk food containers not labeled with common name.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handle touching food in multiple bulk food containers.

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

Gaskets fraying on left and right doors of reach-in freezer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lid cracked on raw chicken in walk-in cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood has build-up of grease over wok area.

Nov 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple bins of raw chicken in walk-in cooler uncovered. Multiple bins of food uncovered under make table. Corrective action (CA): All foods must be covered unless in active cooling.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet cloths stored on prep surfaces and counters throughout kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) moved wet cloths to sanitizer buckets.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dining tables not sanitized using proper methods, only using one sanitizer bucket. Corrective action (CA): Dining tables must be sanitized using proper methods, including a spray bottle and single-use towel or 2 buckets of sanitizer, each with their own cloth. Person in charge (PIC) understands requirement and will use 2-bucket method.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back screen door has gap at top and bottom, allowing potential pest entry.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple live flies throughout kitchen.

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

Employee jacket stored over oil boxes in back dry storage area. Establishment does not have employee storage area.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items (lo mein noodles, tofu, sauces) stored in make table bottom with no cover to protect from contamination. Corrective action (CA): All food must be covered when stored. Wraps and covers added.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop in bulk flour stored with handle touching product.

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) has not informed employees of their responsibility to report symptoms and exposure in a verifiable manner (Form 1-B or similar). Corrective action (CA): All employees must be informed of their responsibility to report. PIC has copies of Form 1-B.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drink stored on make table shelf over prep surface and food storage. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food storage and prep areas.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple flies throughout kitchen.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Containers of sauces stored on floor in back kitchen, not at least 6 inches off floor as required. Moved to prep table.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet cloth stored on table surface, not in sanitizer solution between uses as required. Moved to wet cloth bucket.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lighting not adequate in back dry storage area. Replace bulbs to increase lighting.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee phone stored on shelf over prep table.

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee drinks observed in water bottles stored over prep table on shelf. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food storage and prep areas. All drinks discarded - COS.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Unshielded lightbulb in vent hood over woks.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee phone stored on shelf over make table.