Waynesboro, Burke County

Golden China Restaurant

116 W SEVENTH ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830

Food
Latest score
91
Jun 10, 2026
City
Waynesboro
County
Burke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed cooked shrimp in prep top cooler and walk in cooler at >41 degrees F. CA-if cooling indicated what time it was placed in cooling unit. cos-thrown out at time of inspection.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

precooked chicken reheated in wok only 155 degrees COS reheated to 177 to serve

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Card board on shelves in WIC CA throw out cardboard

May 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Inside of Microwave encrusted with food debris COS Cleaned at time of inspection

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Containers not food grade none labeled CA correct asap

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rear door not sealing properly screen damaged daylight visible with door shut CA repeat

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

live roach on floor under steam table and water bug on wall at hand wash sink area

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in container on floor in WIC CA Need to reorganize cooler to get food off of the floor

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rear door with a gap at bottom not sealing tightly. CA REPAIR Door

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 838 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

cooked chicken in Reach in cooler at 53 degrees Thrown away at time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Metal scoop laying flat in Flour bin COS corrected at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Small roach observed on crawling on steam table CA CAll Pest Control ASAP

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

could not provide previous pest control inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door jamb gapped shows visible daylight CA repair

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Card board boxes containing dry good provide habitat for roaches CA REMove ASAP

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor in walk in cooler not smooth steel flashing not sealed tight CA repair asap

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor under Cook line contains food debris grease CA Fixed equipment Clean all the way to wall

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several recently cleaned dishes, cold holding tubs, lids with food debris and sticky build-up covering them and the under-hooked part. c/a clean more thoroughly before storage. Allow more time to soak in santizer.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several foods held >24hours - fried chicken, eggrolls, shrimp, sauces, raw chicken, unlabeled with the common name. C/a Since there is a significant turnover of dishes, label the shelving where foods are commonly held with the common name of foods.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged floors in freezer, 2-compartment sink needing to be attached to the wall. C/a repair damaged floor, as it is causing the freezer to leak cold air into the cooler. Caulk sink to wall