ELLENWOOD, Clayton County

China Star ZW INC

3056 ANVIL BLOCK RD STE 100 ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food

Latest score

Dec 2, 2025

City

ELLENWOOD

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.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility unable to provide clean up procedures when responding to vomiting /diarrheal events.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food uncovered in the reach in reach cooler and walk in cooler. Advised PIC all foods shall be kept covered at all times to prevent contamination.

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: Yes

Observed foods not properly date marked. Advised all foods shall be dated once held over 4 hours and shall not exceed 7 days. Advised to date properly.

Apr 11, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed shrimp cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods. COS-shrimp was slightly uncovered.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 716 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee wash hands without soap & dried using a wiping cloth. Advised PIC of proper hand washing procedures. Advised to rewash.

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

Observed employee coffee without lid & straw. Advised PIC employee beverages shall have lid & straws & stored away from food and food contact surfaces.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food stored uncovered in reach in cooler, walk in freezer, walk in cooler, prep top cooler. Advised PIC all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination.

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 several TCS foods labeled Mon-Sat. Advised PIC a date shall be provided regarding date marking. Keep no longer than 7 days.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed noodles cooling on countertop. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee touch body parts and prepare carrots and bean spouts without washing hands. Advised on proper hand washing. COS: Products were discarded and employee washed hands.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed foods in the reach in cooler, counter, and walk in freezer with foods uncovered. Advised PIC all foods shall be protected against contamination at all times.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed products thawing in the sink in stagnant water. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC placed products under running water.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust accumulation on the surfaces of the shelves in the warewashing area. Advised PIC all non-food surfaces shall be maintained at all times.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler transferring RTE cooked pasta with bare hands without gloves or utensil use to container for cold holding. Advised PIC Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Had PIC discard RTE cooked pasta.

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 containers of food stored uncovered inside reach-in-cooler (green pepper, onion, ground mushroom, scallop) and multiple containers of food stored uncovered in walk-in-cooler (broccoli - 2 containers, white onions - 3 containers). Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC place covers on all uncovered food items.

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 multiple bowls and containers stored as clean with food debris at storage rack above 3-compartment sink area. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place all soiled items at 3-compartment for wash-rinse-sanitize.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 834 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 shell eggs stored next to tartar sauce @ front RIC; observed raw shell eggs stored next to RTE noodles @ prep top cooler; observed cooked shrimp stored next to raw shrimp @ WIC. Advised PIC to store raw and RTE foods according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC began to rearrange food items.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy shall be on file at all times.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed vomit/fecal procedures not on file during time of inspection. Advised PIC that procedures and materials shall be at facility at all times. COS: Provided PIC with procedures.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple TCS items (3 containers of cooked noodles and cooked shrimp) cooling with plastic wrap. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC uncovered foods.