CHINA KITCHEN received a score of 73 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 28, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: CHINA KITCHEN
Location: 11179 TARA BLVD HAMPTON, GA 30228, Clayton County
Inspection date: October 28, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 73/C
Inspector: Paige Harper
Permit number: FSP-031-000713
Inspection findings
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed facility without a food allergy awareness training Employees are properly trained in food safety including food allergy awareness as it relates to their assigned duties. Stated to the PIC to thoroughly train all food employees on food allergy awareness and to produce training to the Health Authority upon request.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple TCS foods in the main kitchen’s PTC (cooked noodle, raw chicken, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cooked shrimp, raw beef, raw shell eggs, and raw shrimp) cold holding in the temperature danger zone for less than 4 hours. TCS foods shall cold hold at 41 degrees F or below. COS: PIC relocated items in the WIC for proper cooling.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) – other forms of information (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed written notification regarding food allergens not posted in public view. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Stated to the PIC to obtain and post written notification regarding food allergens in public view.
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Upon arrival, observed 3 containers of cooked chicken wings cooling at room temperature on shelving unit in the main kitchen. Discussed proper cooling methods with the PIC: uncovered or loosely covered under refrigeration. COS: Had PIC place containers of cooked chicken wings in the WIC for proper cooling.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed ambient temperature of the PTC in the main kitchen reading at 49 degrees F. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of thie Rule. Stated to PIC to have unit serviced.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 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)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of multiple RIFs and interior of the PTC in the main kitchen storing food with excessive food debris. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean and free of the accumulation of dust, residue, and other debris. Stated to PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed visible light entry at the bottom of the screen door with the back door open. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected from the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed screen door of the facility. Stated to PIC if utilizing screen door visible light entry shall be eliminated.
General inspector comments
Facility shall pay $200.00 reinspection fee. Observed employee health agreement forms and vomit/fecal clean up procedures and EPA-approved disinfectant. Provided PIC with foreign imported shrimp documentation
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.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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