ATLANTA, Clayton County

China Cafe 7

5436 RIVERDALE RD STE L ATLANTA, GA 30349

Food

Latest score

Oct 29, 2025

City

ATLANTA

County

Clayton

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.

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed worker washing dishes in one compartment sink ( meat sink). Dishes shall be washed rinsed and sanitized. Had worker rewash dishes in three compartment sink.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knives stored between unclean equipment. In use utensils shall be be stored properly so to prevent contamination. Had work clean knives.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed Build-up present under equipment and along the base of walls on floor in kitchen. Advised to clean

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 896 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

Multiple containers with food without a lid or without cover. All food shall be stored protected from contamination. PIC covered food

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

Observed build-up on metal shelves where clean dishes are stored. Shelf use to store clean dishes shall be free of accumulation to prevent contamination of clean dishes. Advised to clean shelves, PIC removed dishes to clean shelves.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unapproved can of bug spray in establishment. Only pesticides approved for restaurants/ kitchen use shall be used.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple scoops with the handles stored in food. Handle shall not be stored in contact with food. PIC removed scoops.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed build-up on Food drying racks/shelves. Racks shall be clean and free of rust and peeling paint. Advised to 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed Build-up present under equipment and along the base of walls on floor in kitchen. Advised to clean

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 775 violations

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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 shrimp stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Uncovered noodles stored under sources of contamination. Discussed proper food storage Had manager Move items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef stored in bowls above woke at room temperature. Advised hot foods must be held 135 or higher. PIC discarded.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed workers handling food not wearing hair restraints. Advised to put on hair restraints

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken being prepared and stored in fruit and vegetable sink. Advised to remove chicken and to properly clean and sanitize

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Inspection and food permit observed stored behind counter. shall be stored in public view.

Jan 16, 2024

Followup

Score: 804 violations

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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

Raw chicken stored next to raw beef, cooked chicken stored next to raw shell eggs. Discussed proper food storage Had manager Move items

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

Observed knives stored between kitchen equipment on unclean surfaces.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottles unlabeled and not properly identified. Must be properly identified with common name. Had manager label spray bottles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspection and food permit observed stored behind counter. shall be stored in public view.