MARIETTA, Cobb County

HONG KONG STAR CHINESE CUISINE

4719 LOWER ROSWELL RD STE 110 MARIETTA, GA 30068-4242

Food
Latest score
90
Sep 17, 2025
City
MARIETTA
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee dip their hands into cloudy bucket of water, then proceeded to touch utensils and plate an order. C/A: food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. P

  1. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms:

(i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P

(ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P

(iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while:

(I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and

(II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; P

(iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and

(v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P

  1. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door.

COS: PIC instructed employee to properly wash their hands at a designated hand sink.

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

Observed grease accumulations on hood raffles above stoves and fryers. Observed dust and sticky accumulations on several sauce bottles and containers holding spices through out main kitchen. C/A:-The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. -Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean within 10 calendar days.

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chopped onions, baby corns, water chestnuts sliced, chopped peppers, and sliced raw chicken stored uncovered on the bottom compartments of the reach-in coolers (main kitchen). C/A: Foods stored shall be covered to prevent the possibility of overhead contamination COS: All containers covered

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy grease accumulation to a drip over stove in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch Correct within 10 calendar days or send EHS invoice for cleaning appointment.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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 fried egg noodles under steam table, corn starch slurry and oyster sauce in reach-in cooler, and chopped bell peppers in reach-in under prep cooler stored uncovered (main kitchen). C/A: Foods stored shall be covered to prevent the possibility of overhead contamination COS: All containers covered

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 black growth on soda nozzles (clear attachment) at drink station. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch COS: PIC cleaned nozzles.

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

Observed several spices in containers on cart without a name label. (main kitchen) C/A: Items not easily identifiable and nuts must be labeled with a general name label. Correct within 10 calendar days.

Jul 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 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 several food items in prep top coolers 1,3, and 4; reach-in coolers 1 and 2 cold holding above 41F. C/A: TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC placed items that were in prep top coolers and reach-in coolers on ice and then transported to walk-in cooler to reach 41F within 1 hour.

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 that prep top coolers 1,3,4 and reach in coolers 1,2 (main kitchen) were not holding an ambient of 41F or below. C/A: Ensure that coolers are in good repair and proper adjustment. Correct within 72 hours.