Happy China received a score of 82 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 28, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Happy China
Location: 11355 TARA BLVD HAMPTON, GA 30228, Clayton County
Inspection date: October 28, 2026
Inspection purpose: Followup
Score and grade: 82/B
Inspector: Paige Harper
Permit number: FSP-031-001699
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 establishment 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 obtain a food allergy awareness training and to produce to the Health Authority upon request.
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed 2 sheet pans of crab ragoon located in the main kitchen’s RIC uncovered not protected from overhead contamination. Except when cooling, all foods shall be stored covered in order to protect from overhead contamination. COS: PIC covered 2 sheets pans of crab ragoon.
11C – approved thawing methods used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple packages of raw beef thawing in the 1st compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen without running water. Discussed proper thawing methods: completely submerged in running water with a water temperature of 70 degrees F. or less or under adequate refrigeration. COS: PIC relocated multiple packages of raw beef to the designated meat prep sink and submerged product with running water of 69 degrees F. Stated to PIC to thoroughly sanitize the 1st compartment of the 3-compartment sink.
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: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed visible light entry at the front door of the establishment. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Stated to PIC to place seal/weatherstrip at the front door of the establishment.
General inspector comments
Observed vomit/fecal cleanup procedures and EPA-approved disinfectant and written notification regarding food allergens.
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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