Commerce, Jackson County

Peking Palace Chinese Gourmet Inc.

271 S. ELM STREET COMMERCE, GA 30529

Food

Latest score

Sep 17, 2025

City

Commerce

County

Jackson

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.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 856 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 food employee drink in ceramic mug above make table in kitchen. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to keep employee drinks out of food contact areas or use single service cup with lid and straw.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed kitchen hand sink not stocked with paper towels. CA: PIC Instructed to ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels. Paper towels restocked. COS.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in reach-in cooler and make table stored uncovered. CA: PIC instructed to ensure all items not actively cooling are stored covered. REPEAT.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket above 200ppm. Observed residential hornet spray underneath prep table near bulk ice machine. CA: PIC instructed to ensure sanitizer concentrations stay between 50-100ppm. PIC instructed no residential pesticides can be used or stored in establishment. Sanitizer bucket remade to proper concentration, pesticide removed. COS.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prescription medications above make table in kitchen. CA: PIC instructed to ensure medications are stored outside of food contact areas. Medications removed. COS.

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 knife stored between prep table and steam table, exposed to contamination.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 877 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: YesRepeat: No

Several containers of food in reach in coolers, prep top cooler and walk in cooler observed without proper covers. Keep all food in storage covered and keep prep top cooler covered when not actively cooking. Items covered.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food in prep sink thawing in small dish of water. Thaw food under running cool water, in cooler, as part of cooking time extension, or in microwave if immediately cooked after thawing. Frozen cut chicken placed under running cool water.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 3 containers of chicken not stored at least 6" off floor. Containers removed from short pallet and placed on shelving 6+" off floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Replace employee hand wash notice at hand sinks located in restrooms and drink station.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Relocate most recent inspection from behind counter to front or side of counter to allow customer to be able to read report within 1' of it. COS

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 bowls for portion control stored in contact with food. Do not store bowls with bottoms in contact with food. Ensure bowls are switched each 2-3 hours with clean portion control bowls.

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 accumulations of grease, oils, food particles and debris on floors and walls of walk in, and on control, utility lines and sides of cook line. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/16/24.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 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 reusable drink container stored on shelf above make table. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure all employee drinks are stored out of food preparation area unless in a single use cup with a lid and a straw.

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: Yes

Observed mold/debris build up on roof of ice machine. PIC stated rice scoops not cleaned every 4 hours (in continuous use). CA: PIC advised to ensure ice machine is cleaned often enough to prevent mold growth and utensils in continuous use are cleaned every 4 hours. REEPAT.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shrimp and noodles cooling in dense covered containers. PIC uncovered containers and moved shrimp to freezer to cool. Cooling properly. COS.

Sep 13, 2023

Followup

Score: 808 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 employee drink on make table cooler unit cutting board. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) advised to ensure any employee drinks in food rpep areas are in disposable cups with a lid and straw. Drink removed. COS.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items in glass door reach-in cooler holding uncovered. CA: PIC advised to ensure all food not actively cooling is held covered.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in dry storage area next to walk-in cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report with the score 71 C from previous routine inspection on 8/15/2023 was not posted for public view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop in soy sauce container with no handle.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple residential freezers and crock pots in establishment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed storage shed floor covered in wood, not smooth and easily cleanable floor finish.

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

Floors, walls, ceilings in walk-in cooler show build up, not clean. Water damage shown on tiles in mens restroom.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 7115 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed cabbage sitting on counter over 41F not under temperature control, and shrimp held above 41F in inoperable chest freezer. CA: PIC advised all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below. Items discarded. COS.

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 multiple food items in glass door reach-in cooler (RIC) stored uncovered. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised all food not actively cooling must remain covered.

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

PIC stated establishment currently uses one sanitizer bucket for dining tables, CA: PIC advised to ensure tables are sanitized with correct methods, two bucket or spray bottle and paper towel.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dish machine observed to have sanitizer concentration below 50ppm for chlorine sanitizer. CA: PIC advised to call technician to fix dish machine to ensure proper chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50-100ppm. PIC advised to use three compartment sink for all dish washing and sanitizing until machine is fixed.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer concentration in chlorine sanitizer buckets over 200ppm. Observed RAID flying insect spray next to mop sink. CA: PIC advised chlorine sanitizer concentration must remain between 50-100ppm. Sanitizer remade. PIC advised the discard all residential pesticides and to only allow a certified pest control operator to preform pest control for the establishment.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple unlabeled bulk containers in establishment. REPEAT.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items stored in dirty, inoperable chest freezer behind establishment, exposed to contamination. Items discarded. COS.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employee working with food without proper hair restraint.

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

Dish machine currently incapable of maintaining proper sanitizer concentration.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple residential freezers and crockpots in establishment. REPEAT.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed storage shed and old walk-in freezer floor covered in wood, not smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Floors, walls, and ceilings (FWC) in walk-in cooler show buildup , not clean. FWC throughout establishment kitchen show buildup of debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Coving in women's restroom not in good repair or condition.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Scoop for rice cooker stored in room temperature water. REPEAT.

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: Yes

Observed clean food pans stored on speed rack outside of establishment, exposed to contamination.