Wrens, Jefferson County

China Express (Wrens)

704 N MAIN ST WRENS, GA 30833

Food
Latest score
88
Apr 22, 2026
City
Wrens
County
Jefferson
Inspections
6

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 22, 2026

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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 2 shallow chafing dish pans containing TCS food stuff in WIC to be un-covered while not in use. CA: Cover any food in WIC area while not actively manipulating it. COS: PIC covered pans.

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 several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed RIC at front food service counter to be residential grade instead of commercial grade. CA: Replace RIC with commercial grade RIC.

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: Yes

Observed food debris buildup on and around Wok station as well as floors throughout kitchen in need of a thorough cleaning. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup. PIC in process of cleaning but needs to devote more assets to task.

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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 deep pan of coating flour in kitchen area to be un-covered while not in use. CA: Cover any food in kitchen area while not actively manipulating it. COS: PIC covered pan of coating flour.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris buildup on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 807 violations

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 pan of cooked noodles and two pans of cooked proteins sitting uncovered in WIC near the door. CA: Cover any and all pans of food when not actively being used. COS: PIC covered pans.

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 several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor throughout kitchen and food preparation area to be sticky to the shoe soles and discolored indicating debris buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize floors throughout kitchen and food preparation areas and install a floor cleaning schedule that prevents debris buildup on floors.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at hand wash station. CA: Repair system to provide hot water.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wash water used at hand wash station to be running out onto floor through faulty drain plumbing. CA: Repair plumbing on hand wash station to prevent wash water from being put on floor.

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 handles of scoop in food product, flour. CA: Ensure all handles are not in food product.

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: Yes

Observed food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.

May 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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 pan of dry egg noodles and two pans of coating mixture sitting out uncovered near hand wash sink. CA: Cover any and all pans of food when not actively being used. COS: PIC covered pans.

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 several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor throughout kitchen and food preparation area to be sticky to the shoe soles and discolored indicating debris buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize floors throughout kitchen and food preparation areas and install a floor cleaning schedule that prevents debris buildup on floors. COS: PIC commenced to mop floor during inspection.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wash water used at hand wash station to be running out onto floor through faulty drain plumbing. CA: Repair plumbing on hand wash station to prevent wash water from being put on floor.

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: Yes

Observed food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 767 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods (Shrimp, chicken, etc.) not being held at 41 or below degrees. CA: Turn down thermostat for WIC and acquire new thermometer for WIC.

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 several RTE/TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any RTE/TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents. COS: Manager on duty had employee start date marking all RTE/TCS foods in WIC.

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: Yes

Observed several food items throughout kitchen area stored in bulk food containers (Flour, rice, etc.) that did not have common food identifier on container. CA: label all food grade bulk containers with common food name of container's contents.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at hand wash station. CA: Repair system to provide hot water.

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 food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed trash receptacles in kitchen not to be covered. CA: Acquire and install covers on all trash receptacles in kitchen or food preparation areas.

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 drain on hand wash station to be leaking. CA: Repair drain plumbing so as to keep hand washing sink from leaking onto floor.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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 several RTE/TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any RTE/TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents. COS: Manager on duty had employee start date marking all RTE/TCS foods in WIC.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several food items throughout kitchen area stored in bulk food containers (Flour, rice, etc.) that did not have common food identifier on container. CA: label all food grade bulk containers with common food name of container's contents. COS: Manager marked containers during inspection.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash receptacles in kitchen not to be covered. CA: Acquire and install covers on all trash receptacles in kitchen or food preparation areas.

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: No

Observed drain on hand wash station to be leaking. CA: Repair drain plumbing so as to keep hand washing sink from leaking onto floor.