Hiram, Paulding County

Asian Express

4272 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food

Latest score

Apr 30, 2026

City

Hiram

County

Paulding

Inspections

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 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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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 cabbage prepped that morning cooling in prep top cooler. CA: Foods should cool properly by using shallow pans, using ice baths or placing in freezer. Product should be at 41 F or less before placing in unit to use. CA: Cabbage cut less than 4 hours ago therefore placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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 ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken in main kitchen meat sink thawing at room temperature. CA: Approved thawing methods are; under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or less; or completely submerged under running water and at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: PIC turned on water in the sink to allow proper thawing method.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up of debris on side of grey food containers in walk in cooler. CA: PIC indicated that he will have the containers detail cleaned.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 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 cup stored touching single service items beside serving line. CA: PIC removed cup to designated area.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris buildup on shelving units in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC will have shelving units detailed clean.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet containers stacked on drying shelf above 3 compartment sink. CA: PIC removed containers to be rewashed and air dried before stacking.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Manager stated it would be cleaned at end of day. Will re-check consistency at next routine inspection.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed bulk ice machine in main kitchen area and ice chute on self-service drink machine not cleaned at a frequency to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have ice machines cleaned by correct-by-date indicated.

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 multiple items prepped today cooling tightly covered, and in large container completely full (large portions) in walk in cooler. CA: PIC uncovered items cooling and moved larger containers to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Discussed cooling methods with PIC. Smaller pans/ thinner portions to help cool evenly and rapidly.