Lincolnton, Lincoln County

China One

110 MAIN ST LINCOLNTON, GA 30817

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 27, 2026
City
Lincolnton
County
Lincoln
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

Observed raw chicken stored above other raw meats, eggs above vegetables in WIC CA: ensure raw food is stored as follows; fish above beef above eggs and chicken above veggies and sauces

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops stored on floor, ground outside CA: ensure mops are stored hanging or handle down

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops stored on floor, ground outside CA: ensure mops are stored hanging or handle down

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 in prep cooler, WIC, stored above other raw meat, RTE food CA: ENSURE food is stored according to cook temp COS: food rearranged

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant clutter around back door, broken equipment, dirty mops on floor CA: ensure clutter is removed, mops stored hanging

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed items blocking hand sink COS: items removed CA: ensure hand sink stays empty AT ALL TIMES

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food in RIC, WIC stored uncovered COS: clingwrap put on all containers of food CA: ensure all food stays covered ALWAYS

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed RIC in front of kitchen temping at about 50f COS: food moved to walk in cooler CA: DO NOT use cooler until it is repaired or replaced, temping at or blow 41f

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef thawing in standing water COS: moved to WIC to thaw CA: only approved thawing methods are as follows

  • in microwave on defrost
  • in cooler at or below 41f
  • under RUNNING cold water
  • as a part of the cooking process

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 cups, bowls used as scoops in dry goods CA: only scoops with handles can be used! handles must be stored ABOVE food!!

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mop head on floor CA: ensure mop heads are hung to air dry

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unused/broken equipment in kitchen CA: discard all unused equipment

Apr 3, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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 employee drinks with no lids/straw on prep line CA: ensure employee drinks are either kept/used in designated areas; or when in prep areas, drinks must have lid and straw

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 5816 violations

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

Observed food stored not according to cook temperature in WIC; raw protein above RTE food, raw chicken above raw beef CA: Store food according to cook temperature to avoid contamination. PIC left with storage order paper

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 food in cooler prepared day before temping very high. Some food in cooler had been prepped recently COS: food overnight was discarded, food prepped day of was moved to new cooler CA: ensure all foods are kept either 41f or below or 135f or above

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed blocked handwashing sink COS: removed items from sink CA: NEVER block handwashing sink

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 food in upright cooler and WIC uncovered COS: PIC covered all containers with cling wrap CA: cover ALL food in storage

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 grill tops, clean dishes with buildup and good debris CA: wash/rinse/sanitize all dishes effectively; clean cook surfaces often

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed doors not sealed, left open, holes in walls, ceilings, dimly lit and unable to different food debris and pest contamination in dry storage CA: repair structural issues, install coving in ceiling, and ensure doors form proper seals and stay CLOSED

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food in large containers with no label for common name CA: ensure all containers have names for food

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooler with all foods temping ~60f CA: remove/repair cooler ASAP

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed many instances of food contamination that need to be addressed

  • One scoop used for many different raw proteins in prep area
  • Items stored on floor in many areas/dry storage
  • Cutting boards scored, needing to be replaced, unable to clean
  • 3 comp sink used for handwashing, dishes not properly sanitized
  • canned food stored in cans after opening them CA: PIC and employees must be conscious of food contamination
  • food cannot be stored on floor
  • cutting boards must be replaced
  • different scoops must be used for scooping different raw meats, and for different allergens
  • 3 comp sink must ONLY be used for washing dishes. All dishes must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
  • food in cans MUST be placed in new containers once can is opened

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces CA: wiping cloths MUST be stored in sanitizer buckets, with sanitizer solution in them COS: rags moved to sanitizer bucket

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes stacked wet CA: dished must be allowed to air dry properly before stacking

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed many surfaces; prep area, sides of equipment, hood vents, with significant debris, buildup CA: clean all equipment/prep surfaces effectively and often

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls, ceiling with substantial buildup CA: clean ALL surfaces in restaurant

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mops stored not hanging, head down, as not to dry CA: store mops handle down to dry properly

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items in non-designated areas CA: ensure area is designated for employee items

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 knives stored between prep units COS: knives moved to be stored on prep surface CA: knives must be stored in the open, not between units

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items in the walk-in-cooler and reach-in-coolers with no label of the common name of the food held. Includes some sauces being held in cans labeled "Soy Sauce". C/a Label the items with the common name of the food. For food items label the area the container sits

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ham being thawed in the "Wash" section of the 3 compartment sink. C/a Items were moved to the meat prep sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving of grates throughout kitchen with significant food debris on them. C/a Clean all shelving ASAP. CFSM says they will be replaced

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No hand soap at the hand-washing sink; violation corrected on-the spot

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 the prep-top cooler have excessive pits and grooves; discussed with the owner the cutting board need to be replaced. Repeat

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No thermometer located in prep top cooler; discussed getting a thermometer for the unit with the owner

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several wiping clothes on the prep table and counter tops not stored in sanitizer solution. Discussed proper storage of wash clothes that is used in between uses.

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 paper products stored on the floor in the kitchen; discussed proper storage for single service products with the owner

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

Observed cutting board on the prep top cooler pitted and grooved; discussed replacing the cutting board with the owner

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor around the fryers and grill soiled with excessive grease and food debris; discussed proper cleaning with the owner