Thai Time received a score of 81 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 6, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Thai Time
Location: 1134 HIGHWAY 20/81 WEST MCDONOUGH, GA 30253, Henry County
Inspection date: November 6, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 81/B
Inspector: Rachel Williams
Permit number: FSP-075-000096
Inspection findings
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee soda can stored with bowls intended for customers as well as plastic and metal water bottles stored on the dish machine. PIC moved items. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
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: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler compartment of prep top cooler with vegetables and fruits uncovered respectively. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) – before use after cleaning(p)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee not properly completing the proper wash, rinse, and sanitize procedure before placing item to air dry. Employee placed item to be rewashed and properly sanitized. 511-6-1.05(8)(a) – Before use after Cleaning(P) (8) Sanitization of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Before Use After Cleaning. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. P
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. The sanitizer solution was observed at a 0 ppm. Employee placed wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket and started the process of remaking the sanitizer solution.
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Rule citation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed expired permit posted within the facility.
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) – warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed expired quaternary ammonium test strips within the facility. 511-6-1.05(6)(p) – Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf) (p) Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed shelving storing dry goods with excessive and ice accumulation on walls and floors of walk-in freezer. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed walk-in freezer refrigeration unit with evidence of leaking ( ice accumulation on piping, electrical wiring, and all floor). 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
16C – sewage and waste water properly disposed
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) – grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed strong odor coming from grease traps. 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) – Grease Trap; Conveying Sewage (C, P) (d) Grease Trap. If used, a grease trap shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning. (e) Conveying Sewage. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. P
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed floor in disrepair and in need of resealing or repainting under throughout the main kitchen. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf
General inspector comments
Please provide documentation of walk-in freezer refrigeration repair and grease trap cleaning to rachel.williams@dph.ga.gov by 11/20/26.
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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