LaGrange, Troup County

Jumbos Chinese Buffet Inc

213 COMMERCE AVE LAGRANGE, GA 30241

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 29, 2026
City
LaGrange
County
Troup
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 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Certification expired. Need Certified Food Safety Manager for facility.

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 several items stored uncovered in coolers in kitchen area

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Certification expired. Need Certified Food Safety Manager for facility.

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 several items throughout kitchen not being stored without a cover. Fish, beef, vegetables, deserts.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed watermelons, bananas stored on floor. Observed chicken not stored in a manner that prevents contamination in walk-in cooler -corrected onsite.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed multiple wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer in-between uses throughout the kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed to floors behind cooking equipment and to walls in kitchen area. Observed dust on ceiling vents above ice machine and in kitchen.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several items throughout kitchen not being stored without a cover. Fish, beef, vegetables, deserts.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed General Tso's chicken being cooled off in the dry storage room surrounded by non-food items.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed multiple wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer in-between uses throughout the kitchen.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed flies in multiple locations throughout the inspection.

May 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 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 sushi on buffet at 56F, 59F, 64F, 60F. Sushi must be cooled to 41F or lower before being placed on buffet.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed items on buffet not being held at 135F or higher. Chicken wings at 124F, Chicken fingers at 111F, chicken on stick at 122F, sweat and sour chicken at 132F.

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 several items in walk-in cooler stored uncovered.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Foods must be thawed under running water.

Oct 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 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: No

Observed potentially hazardous and ready to eat foods stored with no identifiable labels. (Chicken\ Seafood)

  1. A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include:

(i) Using a method approved by the Health Authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat time / temperature control for safety food that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine;

(ii) Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded;

(iii) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food service establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; or

(iv) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the Health Authority upon request.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several wet wiping cloths on multiple counters during this inspection.

Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.

  2. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.

  3. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

  4. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

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 coolers and cooler door seals with buildup and or accumulation. Inspect all surface areas daily, and clean and sanitize daily and when needed i.e spills, splatter etc. Violation Code Reference 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

  1. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.