Hong Kong Buffet received a score of 93 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 30, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Hong Kong Buffet
Location: 5661 HIGHWAY 21 S RINCON, GA 31326, Effingham County
Inspection date: October 30, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 93/A
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit number: FSP-051-000142
Inspection findings
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple food items, prepped or removed from their original packaging over 24 hours ago, or removed from a larger container in the Walk In Cooler, missing date labels (cooked ribs, egg rolls, cooked chicken, lo mein, etc.).
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed bottled drinks (in a plastic bag) stored on a shelf in the Prep Top Cooler, above and next to facility food items. CA: Bag was removed from the tops shelf, placed in a pan, and placed on the boto shelf, away from any food or food contact surfaces.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Yolonda Harris
News Now Georgia
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