Suwanee, Gwinnett County

SUNSHINE CHINESE RESTAURANT

525 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #F Suwanee GA 30024

Food
Latest score
90
May 7, 2026
City
Suwanee
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 90Grade: A5 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Facility uses MSG (additives) **NOTE: An informal inspection will occur on 5/15/2026.** ***NOTE: Facility is currently repairing hot water heater. If facility replaces hot water heater, ensure owner/PIC applies for a Remodel Application at the Gwinnett Environmental Health Department (455 Grayson Hwy suite 600, Lawrenceville, GA 30046).*** Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B: .03(5)(k)1&2Observed multiple employee drinks in unapproved cups throughout the kitchen prep area. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee moved the drinks to the designated employee area.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(c)Observed handwashing sinks unable to maintain a temperature of at least 85F. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85°F (29.4°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

10D: .04(4)(d)Observed multiple in-use containers of sauces and seasonings removed from the original packaging not labeled with the common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee labeled the in-use containers of sauces and seasonings with the common name.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

16A: .06(1)(g),(h)Observed hot water generation in the facility not sufficient to meet peak hot water demands. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(e)Observed cardboard used as floor mats in the kitchen prep area. Mats and duckboards shall be designed to be removable and easily cleanable. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed and discarded the cardboard being used to line the floor.

Feb 18, 2026

Required Additional Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Facility uses tomato shade and MSG (additives) *NOTE: Ensure written consumer allergy notification is displayed in public view.* Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132.

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A4 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Facility uses tomato shade, egg shade, and MSG (additives). **NOTE: An Informal Inspection will occur on 9/24/2025.** Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed employee drinks in unapproved cups throughout the kitchen prep area. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Person in Charge (PIC) moved the employee drinks to the designated employee area.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

12C: .04(4)(m)Observed multiple in-use sanitizer buckets with too low of a sanitizer concentration. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be stored in sanitizer of the appropriate concentration in-between uses and laundered daily. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC remade the sanitizer buckets to contain an adequate sanitizer concentration.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15A: .05(1)(i)Observed wood blocks being used to keep grill cart level. 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. (C)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

17D: .07(4)(b)Observed employee phones, food, and personal items stored above the kitchen prep counters. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: PIC moved the employee food/items to the designated employee area.

Mar 21, 2025

Follow-up

Score: 98Grade: A1 violation
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132. This was a joint inspection with MRB.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(a)Observed missing and cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 64Grade: U8 violations
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. **NOTE: A follow up will be conducted within 10 days (3/21/2025). Correct any uncorrected violations or permit may be suspended. Two consecutive unsatisfactory scores will result in permit suspension.** Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132. This was a joint inspection with ZAJ.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(l), (n)Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. Comments: It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2A: .03(1)(c)2,3,17Person in Charge (PIC) was unable to communicate the required reportable symptoms and diseases. Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC was educated on employee health policy and also provided with educational materials.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw beef stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Also observed raw pork stored above vegetables in the up-right cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: PIC reorganized the walk-in cooler and up-right cooler in order to maintain separation protection.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed dishwasher actively washing dishes without adequate concentration of chlorine sanitizer. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: PIC will be using 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize dishes.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: Yes

6-1D: .04(6)(i)PIC could not provide time control procedures in writing. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION When using Time Control (TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours:

  1. hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below; (P)
  2. the food items shall be labeled with a start and discard time, not to exceed 4 hours; (Pf)
  3. foods not consumed before the discard time shall be discarded; (P)
  4. when combining ingredients, the start/discard time for the foods shall reflect the start/discard time of the earliest ingredient placed on time control; {P)
  5. food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P)
  6. written procedures TPHC shall be created in advance and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed cooked chicken, half & half milk and cooked pork improperly date marked. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: PIC properly date marked the cooked chicken, half & half milk and cooked pork.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15C: .05(7)(d)Observed an accumulation of grease on the side wall of the fryers, a build up of debris on the up-right cooler shelving and dry storage shelving, and an accumulation of grease dripping down from the ventilation system above the stove. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(a)Observed missing and cracked floor tiles in the kitchen. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C)