Madison, Morgan County

Happy China

1143 EATONTON RD MADISON, GA 30650

Food
Latest score
76
Mar 9, 2026
City
Madison
County
Morgan
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.

Mar 9, 2026

Followup

Score: 768 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: Yes

Observed food stored in prep cooler not maintain at 41F or below as of required. The range temperature for the chicken where between 55F and 56F. CA; All time temperature control for safety control shall be held at 41F or below for cold holding violation. COS: All concerned food were discarded

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: NoRepeat: Yes

A mix of detergent and chlorine was stated by employees as the method use to sanitized the dinning table. Also, employee use the same mix detergent and chlorine for wiping cloth use to clean the prep surface in main kitchen. CA: Ensure to use sanitizer to clean and sanitized the dining table and prep table. If chlorine sanitizer is used, ensure the concentration is 100ppm

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwashing sink not in good repair

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection was not displayed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk-in cooler not in good repair gasket must be replaced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep cooler must be service due to ambient temperature from 40F to 46F and cannot maintain food 41F or below

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

4 compartment sink not properly labeled

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bare concrete floor in back dry storage, prep area, and part of the kitchen

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 5625 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a big container of rice stored in one of the compartments of the 4-compartment sink. CA: Ensure foods are not in contact with uncleaned surfaces. COS: the pot of rice was removed to be placed under the sink at the prep sink.

4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(x) - returned food & re-service of food (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During the inspection, a complaint was received by a customer stating that they had requested a replacement meal after observing multiple flies landing on their food, and the customer reported that the meal was returned to them without being replaced or changed. After review, it was observed that the rice had been mixed into the beef, indicating the original plate had been handled and altered rather than discarded and remade. The person in charge (PIC) stated that the employee misunderstood the customer's request. CA: The PIC was informed that food returned by a customer must be immediately discarded and must not be re- served under any circumstances. Proper food safety procedures regarding customer returns and protection from contamination were discussed. COS: The concerned foods were discarded.

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 food (beef, pork) stored in a room temperature that was supposed to be maintained at 41°F or below, not held properly as required. CA: all time/temperature control for safety control for safety food shall be held at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: All concerned foods were discarded.

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 stored in the walk-in cooler, prep bottom cooler, and counter not covered or fully covered or protected from contamination- beef, chicken, broccoli, and pork. CA: Ensure all food is covered or resealed properly unless it is actively cooling.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a fixed can opener with a heavy buildup of food stains. Ensure to fully clean and sanitize frequently.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several pieces of food surface equipment, walk-in cooler door, prep top cooler, prep table, not cleaned to sight and touch with grease, food buildup as required.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The dining tables were not sanitized with the proper method as required. CA: either used the single paper towel and spray bottle or the two buckets method with sanitizer in both buckets. First bucket to clean and the second to sanitize the dining table. PIC was informed

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: NoRepeat: No

No sanitizer in the bucket used to clean and sanitize the dining table. Detergent water was being used. CA: Ensure to clean and sanitize the dining tables. If chlorine-sanitized water is used, ensure the concentration is 100ppm. PIC was informed and instructed to use the container and the two bucket Methode. The first one to clean the tables and the second to sanitize the tables.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several foods (Chicken, pork, beef, noodles, fruit) not date-marked as required. PIC was informed and instructed to date-mark all TCS foods and ensure RTE foods are held no longer than 7 days.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dented cans on the shelf for cans in the back rooms. ensure to segregated or stored in a designated area (dented area) from food equipment, utensil, linen, and single-service items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed food stored in the prep top cooler with direct contact with ice.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer cloth not stored in the sanitizer bucket, with the cloths submerged in the sanitizer. Ensure to submerge the cloth in sanitizer and change the sanitizer every 4 hours or as much as needed.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed that the vegetable sink was not properly used, and different types of utensils were stored in both compartments. Ensure the vegetable sink is used for vegetables and fruit only.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observe several flies around the dining area.

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 that the oil and working container were not labeled as required. Ensure to label food (bulk/ working container) if removed from the original container.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The ice scoop is stored in the ice cooler bins with the handle touching the ice (food).

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a drinking cup stacked wet in the front service area. Ensure they are fully air-dried before stacking them.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single service fork not inverted or protected next to the cooked rice.

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

The ice cooler at the front service shall be replaced with food-grade cleanable equipment, as it is observed with heavy stains.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

the 4comparment sink was not properly used, and a pot of food was observed stored in one of the sink compartments.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The 4-compartment sink is not properly labeled. No signage

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood with an accumulation of excessive grease

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

Heavy grease on the fryer and around the cooking equipment.

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

Bare concrete floor in the back dry storage/prep area and part of the kitchen.

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

Excessive grease buildup under the working area, wall, and selling also buildup of grease stained throughout the kitchen.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 8520 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

Observe several food items stored in the walk-in cooler that are not covered or fully covered—beef, chicken, pork. Corrective action(CA): Ensure that food is covered or resealed properly unless it is actively cooling.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black and pink mold-like substance on the drip plate of the ice machine and on the top and inside the ice cooler at the front service. CA: ensure all surfaces are cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent the buildup of moldlike substance.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a fixed and manual can opener with a heavy buildup of stains. Ensure they are fully cleaned and stained frequently.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pork stored at room temperature for cooling. CA: Ensure to use the approved method, such as shallow pans, ice bath, and loosely cover the container. Do not pour fresh water. The person in change was informed and instructed to use a shallow pan and store it in the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No food probe thermometer in the facility.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items- shrimps_ stored with direct contact with ice.

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

The ice cooler at the front service shall be replaced by food service equipment, commercial grade.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Teflon with scratch and heavy buildup of burn food debris. they shall replace since they are not in good repair.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The cutting board was heavily marked, stained. They shall be replaced since they are not in good repair.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Strainer not in good repaired. It was replaced during the inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The 3-compartment sink was not properly used, observed a bucket of dirty lines was stored in one of the compartments.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

3-compartment sink not properly labeled. No signage.

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 strainer, pans, and Teflon not free from grease and buildup of food debris.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood with accumulation of excessive grease

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bare concrete floor in back dry storage/prep area and part of kitchen.

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

Excessive grease buildup under the workstation, walls, and ceilings. Also, heavily grease stained throughout the kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop with no handle stored in the bulk of sugar in the back storage.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Silver spoons and forks and plate not coved or inverted at main kitchen

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rice single service boxes were not covered or inverted or protected from contamination on the single service table in the main kitchen.

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: NoRepeat: No

Non smooth and cleanable cutting board. The cutting board shall be replaced.

May 28, 2024

Followup

Score: 838 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certified food safety manager certification was not posted and expired (2/2024). Corrective action (CA): The person in charge was informed that food facility is required to have a valid CSFM certification posted in public view. Also, the facility shall have a valid certification within ninety days of the expiration date. they must enroll, pass, and obtain a new certification and notify the health department.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple dented cans on the cans shelf. all damaged or recalled foods held for return shall be segregated and stored in a designated area.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a box of food on the floor of the Walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The last inspection report was not displayed

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Heavy buildup of ice in the walking freezer

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood has accumulated excessive grease.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bare concrete floor in back dry storage/prep area and part of kitchen.

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

Excessive grease buildup under the station. walls, celling heavily stained.

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 7310 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods (beef, chicken) in the walk-in cooler with the temperature above 41°F. Observed food in the make table (shrimp, Chicken, beef) not held at 41°F or below. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: The affected foods were discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink without hot water. Corrected action (CA): The hand washing sink shall be equipped to provide a flow of water at least 100°F (38°C) throughout the faucet.

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: No

Observed cooked rice containers, lettuce, and washed vegetables not labeled and the date marked with the date they were prep or the date they must be discarded. CA: Ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods shall be the date marked with the discard date when held longer than 24 hours.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Prepacked meat (beef) with "use by" date April 28 not discarded after 7 days. Corrective Action: Food shall be discarded if exceeds 7 days. Corrected on-site: foods (prepacked meat beef) were discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple dented cans on the cans shelf. all damaged or recalled foods held for return shall be segregated and stored in a designated area.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a box of food on the floor of the Walk-in freezer. Containers of soy sauce were stored on the floor of the main kitchen. Food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk-in- cooler on and make table ambient were 48°F and unable to hold foods at 41°H or below. They must be serviced and the person in charge was informed to call the health department when they are.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood has accumulated excessive grease.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bare concrete floor in back dry storage/prep area and part of kitchen.

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

Excessive grease buildup under the station. Walls heavily stained.