Dublin, Laurens County

China Express Dublin Inc

245 E JACKSON ST DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food

Latest score

Feb 12, 2026

City

Dublin

County

Laurens

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC was prepping chicken, then she adjusted the trash can lid (full of trash), and then went to cover a food item in the reach in cooler without washing her hands.

CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands

COS: Washed her hands. Went over the proper protocol for handwashing and when to wash your hands.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Egg soup left uncovered on the prep top table and glass noodles in the RIC stored uncovered. CA: All food, unless cooling, shall be stored covered to prevent overhead contamination. COS: Covered during inspection.

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

Unused hot holding equipment in the main kitchen was dirty to sight and touch.

CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 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: Yes

Chicken and rolls stored uncovered in the reach in cooler located behind the fryer. Chicken in the kitchen (on counter) stored uncovered. CA: All food, unless cooling, shall be stored covered. COS: Covered during inspection.

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: YesRepeat: No

Scoop in the sugar bin has build up on it. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Taken out of the bin during inspection, and put into the 3 compartment sink to clean.

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

Test strips expired and need to be replaced (one tube expired in 2018). CA: A test kit must be provided to test the concentration of the sanitizer solution.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Rice on counter had a temp below 135 deg; CA: All tcs food hot holding shall be maintained at 135 deg f or above; COS: Reheated during inspection.

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

Food stored uncovered in the reach in cooler next to the hand washing sink. FOod stored uncovered in stand up cooler behind cook station; CA: All food shall be stored covered unless cooling; COS: Covered during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Personal food stored with facility food in reach in cooler next to hand sink; CA: A separate area shall be used for employee items.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Vent hood needs to be cleaned, it has a build up of grease; CA: Vent hood shall be cleaned so they are not a source of contamination.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat chicken. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: raw animal foods shall be separated from cooked ready to eat food; COS: Eggs moved to under the chicken.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Faucet nozzle for cold water doesn't work, and no cold water available. Hot water is available. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good 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

Racks in the walk in cooler has build up of residue on all racks. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residues.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood needs to be cleaned, it has build up of grease. Vent hoods shall be cleaned so they are not a source of contamination.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Raw chicken stored above fully cooked ready to eat chicken. Food shall be protected from contamination by: storing raw animal foods during storage from ready to eat food. COS: Moved during inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In use utensil stored in container of room temp water -> used for scooping/dispensing rice. During pauses in food dispensing - in use utensils shall be stored: in running water, or in a container of water in the water is maintained at 135 deg f or above, and the container is cleaned at a frequency stated under .057b3. COS: Dumped and added hot water.

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 895 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken being stored above ready to eat/fully cooked chicken. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal food during storage from ready to eat food. COS: Moved during inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple non-food contact surfaces of equipment (outside of cook station, outside of coolers) have a build up of residue. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of residues.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster not all the way on concrete surface. An outside storage surface shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete.

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 throughout the facility have build up and need cleaning. All physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple personal items mixed in with facility items. A locker or facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees items.