Powder Springs, Cobb County

DRAGON 168 CHINESE RESTAURANT

3721 NEW MACLAND RD STE 510 POWDER SPRINGS, GA 30127-1966

Food
Latest score
80
Jan 30, 2026
City
Powder Springs
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.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  1. Observed employee touch cash register and unclean surfaces with bare hands along front food service area then return to kitchen and prepare food in main kitchen without washing hands.
  2. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then prepare and handle ready to eat foods on cook line in main kitchen.

C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms;

(ii) After using the toilet room;

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals;

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils;

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks;

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food;

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

COS: Employee washed hands.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee turn off manual facet with bare hands after washing hands at hand sink in main kitchen.

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.

  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;

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

(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, 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;

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

  1. To avoid re-contaminating 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: EHS demonstrated proper hand-washing procedure; employee washed hands.

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 several food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (See asterisks).

C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

COS: Bean sprouts discarded and cooked chicken wings placed on TPHC.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  1. Observed cooked rice on TPHC not labeled with discard time on prep table in main kitchen.
  2. Observed cooked rice start temperature for TPHC at 88F on counter in main kitchen.

C/A: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours:

(i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;

(ii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.

COS: Time added to rice #1 and rice #2 reheated to 165F.

Mar 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 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: Yes

Observed several food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (See asterisks).

C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

COS: PIC advised that all items out of temperature less than 4-hours; all food items placed in ice baths.

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 rice hot holding on counter at below 135F in main kitchen (see asterisks).

C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.

COS: PIC advised food was placed on counter an hour ago; rice added to TPHC documentation and labeled.

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 several food items stored uncovered in main kitchen along push cart, inside lower compartment of Baine marie cooler, and in WIC in main kitchen.

C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered.

COS: All food covered.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
  1. Observed heavily soiled shelving and bulk food containers (sugar, soy sauce, potato starch, salt, etc.) stored in main kitchen.
  2. Observed doors of Baine-Marie cooler in main kitchen heavily soiled with food residue.
  3. Observed floor of WIC in main kitchen heavily soiled with accumulated black substance.

C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 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 cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (See asterisks).

C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

COS: All items moved to ice bath and thermostats adjusted on WIC; garlic in oil on pushcart placed on TPHC. PIC advised that temperature fluctuated due to rush and due to items cooling in cooler.

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
  1. Observed soiled walls, floors, and ceiling in WIC in main kitchen.
  2. Observed heavy food/debris build-up along walls throughout main kitchen.

C/A: Clean all areas; The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 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 containers of chicken (x3) and spring rolls (x2) in RI uncovered. Observed 5 containers of eggs rolls, broccoli and cabbage uncovered in WIC. C/A- Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled to be protected from overhead contamination COS- All items covered.

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

Observed heavy build up of grease on ventilation hood above grill. Observed heavy food debris between and under equipment. C/A-The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.