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Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, located at 4353 Jonesboro Rd in Forest Park, received a score of 59 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/28/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee at cook line cooking food and wipe nose with hands. COS: PIC had employee wash hands. Also observed PIC arrive but not wash hands when entering kitchen. Advised to wash. CA: Proper hand washing shall be utilized.
Violation #2:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed numerous food items not stored but not covered. Advised to cover all food items as to protect against cross contamination.
Violation #3:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed debris on the surfaces of utensils and ice machine. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
Violation #4:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food items held at front service reach in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC discarded. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.
Violation #5:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(o) – medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bottle of medicine stored on top of lobster tank. COS: PIC moved medicine. CA: All medications shall be stored in a manner as to protect against cross contamination.
Violation #6:
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cook noodles cooling in prep sink in running water with ice. COS: PIC discarded. CA: Use proper cooling methods.
Violation #7:
11C – approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature. COS: PIC moved to walk in cooler. CA: Proper thawing methods shall be utilized.
Violation #8:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers of sauces stored directly on floor. COS: PIC moved off floor. CA: Store food items minimum 6 inches off floor.
Violation #9:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(t) – food preparation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked noodles being cooled in meat sink. COS: PIC discarded noodles. Advised meat sink is for meat only.
Violation #10:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee personal items (drinks, cell phones, etc.) stored throughout facility. Advised must place employee personal items in designated areas away from food storage, food prep, and facility utensils and equipment.
Violation #11:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed visible light entry at back screen door of facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
Additional remarks:
-Advised on front service hand wash sink.
-Dish machine 50 ppm Chlorine.
-Advised on hand washing sign at front hand wash sink.
-Must not reuse soy containers. Advised must not reuse. Will be looking for this next inspection.
-Observed cleanup procedure, employee health reporting and invoices.
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