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GAFL
Jefferson, Jackson County

Panda Place

5641 HWY 129 PENDERGRASS, GA 30567

Food
Latest score
88
Apr 25, 2026
City
Jefferson
County
Jackson
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.

Apr 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 883 violations
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items stored in Reach-in cooler held longer than 24 hours with no date mark. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all RTE TCS items held longer than 24 hours are properly dated with 7 day discard date. Items dated. COS

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed noodles cooling in a tightly covered container in reach in cooler. Container uncovered and moved to reach in freezer. Noodles cooling correctly. COS.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed leak in three compartment sink.

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 violations
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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee coffee cup store on top of rice cooker in kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all employee beverages are store outside of food prep or storage areas or drinks are stores in single service cups with a lid and a straw. Drink discarded. COS.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready to eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items stored in Reach-in cooler held longer than 24 hours with no date mark. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all RTE TCS items held longer than 24 hours are properly dated with 7 day discard date. Items dated. COS.

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 leak in three compartment sink.

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 scoop stored in bulk sugar container with no handle. REPEAT.

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cook handle phone and return to work making boba drinks. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure hands are properly washed with soap and warm water for full 20 seconds when hands are contaminated or between tasks. Cook rewashed hands. COS.

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 items in chest freezers stored uncovered. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all items not actively cooling are stored covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer concentration in sanitize compartment of three compartment sink below 50ppm. CA: PIC advised to ensure all chlorine sanitizers are kept at a concentration between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer remade. COS.

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 scoops held in room temperature water. PIC instructed to ensure scoop are stored in running water or water held at at least 135F.

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations
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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw meat stored over cooked meat in Reach-in Cooler. Corrective Action: Person-in charge instructed to follow proper storage order. PIC moved raw meat below all ready to eat items.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken cooling in tightly stacked and covered container in Reach in Cooler. Containers unstacked and uncovered. Chicken observed to be cooling correctly.

Aug 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 872 violations
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cook not wash hands between washing dishes and cooking food items on wok/stove. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised that employees must properly wash hands in between tasks or when hand come into contact with contamination. Hands properly washed. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer concentration in sanitize compartment of three compartment sink below 50ppm. CA: PIC advised to ensure all chlorine sanitizers are kept at a concentration between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer remade. COS.