Stockbridge, Henry County

Dragon Garden

877 HWY 138 WEST STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281

Food

Latest score

Jul 23, 2025

City

Stockbridge

County

Henry

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.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 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 TCS food items in the walk in cooler and prep top cooler cold held above 41F. Prep top/cooler unit ambient was 60F. Manager was advised rapidly cooled and/or discard items since they were prepped today.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution at 10ppm. The minimum concentration of chlorine sanitizer should be 50ppm.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front door propped wide open.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed water leaking from the ceiling by the back door.

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 847 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3 employee beverages without a lid or straw. manager/PIC was advised that all personal drinks must be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and a straw.

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 raw chicken, raw steak, cooked, steak, and cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in freezer. PIC was advised to cover all food items.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed peeled onions stored in a container directly on the floor. Onions were moved off the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees cooking and peeling onions without hair restraints. PIC corrected on site.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on all prep tables and cutting boards in between use. PIC corrected on site.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rusted reach in cooler shelves next to the back fryers. PIC was advised to clean and repaint shelves with food grade paint.

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

Observed walk in cooler floors lifting up. Please have floor repaired.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 818 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 pans of chicken wings and a pan of egg rolls that prepped prior to today exceeding 41F. Manager discarded all items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee using a ladle that was actively being used for cooking to rotate the water faucet (that had stuck on food debris on it) and proceeded to use the ladle for cooking afterwards.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees nor manager wearing hair restraints.

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 wiping cloths stored on the cook line and prep tables. Wet wiping cloths should be stored inside of sanitizing buckets in between use.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use articles being stored in the employee restroom.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple fryer baskets in disrepair and need to be replaced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease and food debris accumulating on the sides of cooking equipment. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. Shelves need to be replaced or repainted and sealed with food grade paint.

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 a hole above the walk in cooler. Observed walls in need of cleaning in the walk in cooler.

Jan 29, 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

TCSfood found cold held above 41F in walk in cooler and prep top cooler. PIC was informed to leave the freezer door open in the walk-in cooler to facilitate cool air into the cooler for short term. Walk in cooler must repairs as soon as possible.

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 chicken and onions in the walk in cooler stored uncovered.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door left cracked open in the main kitchen.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dead roaches inside prep top cooler in the back.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach in cooler door gasket needs repair.

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

Food debris inside prep top coolers needs to be cleaned immediately.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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3-1A - food obtained from approved source

Regulation: 511-6-1-.08(2)(d)3(ii) - preparation & service tcs foods - prohibited foods

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Seafood market located next to Dragon Garden is prepared & cooking its food in the Dragon Garden's food establishment kitchen and being served to customers or employees of the seafood market.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

2" wide gap located at the top of the screen door in the rear of the main kitchen area.

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

Unauthorized persons within the main kitchen area.

Jun 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 717 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw animal foods are observed not separated by type based on minimal cook temperatures by no spacing and placed among cooked foods.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pattern of non-compliance and obvious failure by the PIC to ensure employees are complying with the duties listed in .03(2)(a)-(l), (n), (o)

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

Uncovered foods found in the reach in freezer and walk in cooler

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No consistent date marking system that specifies when food was prepared and a discard date.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rear door exposing kitchen to insects and pests; an inch wide gap below screen door in reach of kitchen

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Permit is expired and displayed in viewing of patrons

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hoods above stove riddled with dust and grease accumulations