Athens, Clarke County

Peking Restaurant

2725 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Feb 16, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple food items uncovered in make table bottom and reach-in cooler. CA: All food should be stored covered unless activity cooling.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowls used as scoops in multiple products throughout kitchen. -All scoops must have handles.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lid of crispy noodle bulk container cracked.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee seen using hand washing sink to rinse lo mein noodles. Corrective action (CA): Hand washing sinks are to be used for hand washing only. A prep sink shall be used to rinse ready-to-eat (RTE) foods (i.e. noodles).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(l) - linens & napkins, use limitations (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food in walk-in cooler (WIC) portioned in disposable grocery bags - not an approved liner.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cutting board on make table is heavily stained.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple food items uncovered in reach-in cooler and make table bottom. Corrective action (CA): All food is to be covered unless actively cooling.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Bowls used as scoops in multiple items. Improper scoops removed from products.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Tongs placed below waist level on stove handle leaving tongs exposed to potential contamination. Tongs moved to proper location after being washed.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting boards throughout kitchen heavily marked.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cracked lids and plastic containers throughout kitchen.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket stored on floor by make line. Bucket moved to lowest prep table shelf (not above/next to food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items).

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prep sink leaking around outlet pipe, hand washing sink by dishwasher is leaking at faucet.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowl used as scoop for raw chicken in make table, reach-in cooler, and walk-in cooler. Scoops must have handles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(e) - floor covering, mats & duckboards (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard used as mat in kitchen by dish pit area.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(b) - preventing contamination when tasting (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Four water bottles observed on prep table near walk-in cooler (WIC). Corrective action (CA): All employee drinks in kitchen must be kept in a disposable cup with a lid and straw (not a water bottle). Employee drinks must also not be stored on top of food prep surfaces (should be stored below). Drinks removed from kitchen.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Walk-in freezer (WIF) door has ice buildup around door seal and outside of door.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood at wok station has buildup of grease.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Missing floor tiles at entry of WIF in WIC. Have tiles replaced.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaps around kitchen back door - allowing for potential pest entry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk-in freezer (WIF) has ice buildup on door gasket. Door to WIF does not seal shut on own. Get door serviced.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floor tiles cracked throughout kitchen. Buildup of grease on floor behind wok station.