THOMSON, McDuffie County

MING WAH CHINESE BUFFET, INC.

1891 WASHINGTON RD THOMSON, GA 30824

Food

Latest score

Dec 18, 2025

City

THOMSON

County

McDuffie

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.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowl of rice sitting on top of rice in rice cooker. C/A - do NOT place any containers on top of food as it could contaminate food. COS - manager removed bowl from on top of rice.

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 food build up on condiment bottles. C/A - regularly clean food bottles to prevent buildup to prevent contamination of food.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed condiment bottles and containers in cooler unlabeled. C/A - label bottles and containers with common name of food.

Dec 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED DISHES BEING STACKED WET ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED WIF DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: GET REPAIRED.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN KITCHEN BLOWN. CA: FIX LIGHTS.

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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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: Yes

OBSERVED DISHES BEING STACKED WET ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(c) - fixed equipment, elevation or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WIC & WIF DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. CA: GET REPAIRED.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WIC FANS. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 847 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

OBSERVED FOODS ON BUFFET NOT TEMPING 135 OR ABOVE. CA: FOODS ON BUFFET NEED TO BE 135 AND ABOVE AND ENSURE ENOUGH WATER IS UNDER EACH PAN. COS- OWNER THREW OUT FOOD AND ADDED WATER UNDER EACH PAN AND REPLACED WITH NEW FOOD.

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 HOODS DRIPPING GREASE. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH ASAP!

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 LAYING IN SEVERAL FOODS. CA: SCOOPS SHOULD ONLY BE IN FOODS IF HANDLE IS UP.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED DISHES BEING STACKED WET ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. CA: ENSURE ALL DISHES AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER. CA: GET REPLACED

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN CARDBOARD BOXES. CA: FOODS NEED TO BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND AIR VENTS DUSTY AND DIRTY. CA: CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH OR REPLACE IF NEEDED.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 936 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: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED ITEMS ON WIC AND WIF FLOOR. CA: ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. CA: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE ON HAIR RESTRAINTS IF HANDLING FOOD OR CLEANING DISHES.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED WET CLOTHS SHOULD REMAIN IN SANI BUCKETS WHEN NOT USING.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(p) - refilling returnables; take home containers (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN TO-GO BAGS. CA: FOOD MUST BE IN NSF FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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 WIC, FLOORS AND RIF GASKETS NEEDING TO BE CLEANED. CA: CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND FLOORS.

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

Accumulated ice on walls, floors, ceilings, and storage in walk-in freezer. Safety hazard for employees. CA: Carefully remove accumulated ice on walls, floors, ceiling, and storage shelves. Repair any leaks causing accumulation.