GROVETOWN, Columbia County

MEI MEI'S DIM SUM HOUSE

251 MERIDIAN DRIVE GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Dec 4, 2025

City

GROVETOWN

County

Columbia

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 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 836 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: Yes

observed several food items in cold holding units (prep bottom, RIC) stored uncovered. CA: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

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 dry storage items and egg rolls in brown chicken box not properly labeled. CA: Label all food items throughout kitchen.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed egg rolls stored in a brown raw chicken packaging box as well as food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. CA: Do not reuse chicken boxes for storage and store items 6 inches off ground.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee preparing food without hair restraint. CA: Ensure hair restraints are worn when working with food.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed in-use utensils being used in prep area without handles. CA: Only use scoops with handles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee items stored outside of designated areas. CA: Ensure employee items are always stored in designated areas away from food product and prep areas.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 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: Yes

Observed multiple food items in several reach in coolers and walk-in cooler being stored uncovered. COS: Items were covered with plastic wrap. CA: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chemicals for dish machine being stored in soy sauce bucket that was unknown. Dish machine is currently not working. CA: Use approved chemicals that are properly stored in original containers for dish machine.

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 bulk items stored in containers without labels. CA: Ensure containers are properly labeled with product information.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food products stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. CA: Ensure food products are stored at least 6 inches above ground.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several scoops without handles being used in large soy sauce buckets. CA: Only use scoops with handles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items being stored throughout kitchen in undesignated employee areas. CA: Only keep employee items in designated areas.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC not able to produce proof or exemplify understanding of Employee Health and reporting requirements. CA: Ensure PIC has understanding of Employee Health and produce signed agreements.

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

Observed multiple food in several reach-in-coolers being stored uncovered. CA: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemicals for dish machine being stored in soy sauce bucket that were unknown. COS: Stopped using dish machine, will get proper chemicals. CA: Used approved chemicals that are properly stored in original containers for dish machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pest crawl out of dish machine. CA: Call pest control company for proper treatment, properly clean and sanitize in and around dish machine.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dish machine without proper chemical concentration for sanitizer. COS: Stopped using dish machine and will only use 3-compartment sink until someone is called to repair. CA: Use proper methods for 3-compartment until repaired.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes being cleaned by hand with only dish soap. C/a Clean dishes with warm water, soap, and sanitizer, utilizing all 3-compartments of the 3-compartment sink. COS - rewashed

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shrimp being thawed in 3-compartment sink. C/a Thaw meats in the meat sink. COS - moved

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw shell eggs and onions being stored under the grates of shelving on the wic. c/a store all foods up, off the ground cos - moved to shelving

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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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

Observed a grocery bag covering the dumplings in the walk in cooler. Do not use grocery bags to cover food, they are not food grade and not sanitary. CA: Showed PIC to cover the dumplings with wax paper or something food grade. COS