ALPHARETTA, Forsyth County

CHINA KITCHEN

5665 HWY 9, SUITE 106 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004

Food
Latest score
86
Aug 12, 2025
City
ALPHARETTA
County
Forsyth
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.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 866 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed lack of hand cleanser. COS-placed cleanser at the sink. Corrective Action: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

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

Inspector observed food stored uncovered. COS- PIC covered foods. Corrective Action: Store 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.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Inspector observed rear exterior door closed with visible light gaps. Corrective Action: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed cardboard used to line the shelf in the walk-in cooler. COS-discarded. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grime-like substance on the main kitchen hand sink. Corrective Action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed all but one ceiling light not functioning in main kitchen area. COS- turned on other lights. Corrective Action: At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.

Oct 23, 2024

Followup

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed main exterior door closed with visible light gaps. Advised PIC doors to exterior must be tight-fitting and no visible light gaps.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 716 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed large bag of very moldy cabbage in walk-in cooler. COS PIC discarded. Advised PIC to check foods as often as necessary to prevent mold-like growth and discard spoiled foods.

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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; see temp log. COS - discarded. Advised PIC to hold at 41 degrees F or below.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous TCS food not cooled at sufficient rate. COS relocated to freezer for faster cooling. Advised PIC to cool chicken in more shallow pans or smaller portions so it cools to 70 within 2 hours and to 41 or below in the remaining 4 hours (6 hours total).

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring or monitoring that employees are using proper cooling methods to rapidly cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food. Advise PIC to retrain all staff on proper cooling of TCS foods.

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 food stored uncovered and produce stored directly on shelf in walk-in cooler. COS PIC covered foods and discarded the produce in direct contact with shelf. Advise PIC to store food covered unless actively cooling on speed rack or top shelf.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Screen door and door to exterior in disrepair and not sealed when closed. Advised PIC that all outer openings shall be sealed to prevent insects and rodents from entering the facility.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

Establishment does not have an EPA G list certified cleaner effective for use against norovirus for biological hazards clean up. Provided educational materials for use of germicidal/viricidal bleach (5.25% concentration or higher)

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 bulk food storage containers not labeled. Pepper, rice, salt, sugar, etc. Advised PIC to label containers of foods after removed from the original packaging.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaky faucet at the 3-compartment sink. Advise PIC to repair leaky faucet at the 3-compartment sink.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the prep top unit has a drip pan under unit catching a leak. Advised PIC to repair/replace leak on the prep top cooler.

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 the sides and surfaces of equipment are dirty throughout. Advise PIC to perform a detailed cleaning.