Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Peking Chinese Super Buffet

500 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

May 6, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dry storage bins need to have the contents labled.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a live roach crawling on the wall. Have licensed PCO treat this area more thoroughly.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(p) - dispensing equipment, protection of equipment & food (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoops need to have handles. Scoops need to be stored to be container bin specifec.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no test strips at dishwasher. CA: Need test strips for dishwasher and test dishwasher on a frequent basis to make sure sanitizer is working.

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 916 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

Observed several uncovered items in RIC in front of kitchen. CA: All foods must be covered to prevent contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food accumulation on bulk storage containers/under storage containers. CA: Clean bulk food storage area and containers thoroughly.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live bugs in dishwasher area. CA: Have licensed PCO treat this area more thoroughly.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops down in food of bulk storage containers. CA: Keep scoops up out of food. All scoops must have a handle.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips at dishwasher. CA: Need test strips for dishwasher and test dishwasher on a frequent basis to make sure sanitizer is working.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed crumb accumulation under prep table. CA: Clean thoroughly under all tables/shelves/equipment.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shredded cheese being kept on top of salad bar area without temperature control. CA: Cheese must be DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY. Cheese can be stored in container and held on top of another container of ice to maintain temperature control of 41 or below.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap/papertowels at handsink. CA: All handsinks must have papertowels and soap at all times.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet cloths on prep table. CA: Cloths used for wiping should be kept in sanitizer in between uses.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives being stored between prep coolers. CA: Knives should be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Observed scoops down in food of bulk storage containers. CA: Scoops used for dispensing must have a handle and that handle should remain up out of food.

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: No

Observed several damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining area. CA: Replace ceiling tiles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink on prep table. CA: Keep personal drinks away from food and food prep areas.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal drink above prep area without a lid or straw. CA: Personal drinks must have a lid and straw and be stored away from food prep area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no soap at any hand sinks in kitchen and at drink stations. CA: Hand sinks must be fully stocked with hand soap and paper towels at all times.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unsealed bag of dried peppers in dry storage area. CA: Make sure all food is sealed/covered to prevent rodent/bug instrusion.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer in cloth water used for wiping tables. CA: Tables must be sanitized in between customers.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rodent droppings in dry storage area. CA: Keep rodents out of kitchen and clean up areas where they have been.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handles down in food in bulk storage containers and ice bins. Observed bowls without handles using for dispensing. CA: Keep scoops out of food or position so that handles are up out of food.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives being stored between prep coolers. CA: Store knives in an area that can be protected from contamination.

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no soap at any of the hand sinks in the kitchen. CA: Make sure there is hand soap at all of the hand sinks at all times.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cloths lying on prep tables in the kitchen. CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach in back area near bulk ice machine. CA: Let licensed PCO know that current treatment plan isn't sufficient to control roaches.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoops down in bulk storage containers. Some utensils used for dispensing did not have a handle. CA: All utensils used for dispensing must have a handle and that handle should be stored up out of food.

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

Observed knives being stored between equipment. CA: Store knives where they cannot be contaminated by insects or food debris.