Hiram, Paulding County

IMPERIAL PALACE THAI CUISINE

4374 ATLANTA HWY STE 133 HIRAM, GA 30141

Food

Latest score

Feb 3, 2026

City

Hiram

County

Paulding

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 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 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: Yes

Observed cut lettuce, cut cucumber and chopped green onion holding at a temperature greater than 41F in prep top cooler. CA: TSC foods that are cold held must hold at 41F or below: COS: PIC indicates foods in unit less than 4 hours. Placed in freezer to rapidly cool.

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 ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Ice machine visibly soiled. Correct by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made 02/10/2026 and ice machine had been detailed cleaned.

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: No

Observed cooked pasta in prep cooler and cut cabbage in walk-in cooler with no date mark. CA: Refrigerated, ready to eat TCS foods prepared and held in facility more than 24 hours must be date marked. COS: Cooked pasta and cut cabbage discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving in walk-in cooler not clean to sight and touch. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep clean to sight and touch. Shelves to be cleaned by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made 02/10/2026 and new shelving had been purchased for the walk-in cooler.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 TCS food (cut lettuce) holding at a temperature greater than 41. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC instructed food was placed in prep top cooler yesterday, therefore food was discarded.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple handwashing sinks being operated improperly. Front service handwashing sink was being used to refill water pitchers, and main kitchen handwashing sink being blocked by dishes. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Educated PIC that handwashing sinks may only be used for handwashing operations.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of cooked items (shrimp, pork, and cabbage dishes) held in facility greater than 24 hours without datemark label. CA: PIC discarded food items.

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 containers being stacked in a manner to not allow proper air drying. CA: Discussed proper procedure, corrected.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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

Observed multiple microwaves not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Microwaves cleaned. Observed ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to site and touch. CA: Ice machine cleaned.

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers being stacked in a manner to not allow proper air drying. CA: Discussed proper procedure, corrected.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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

Observed multiple microwaves not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Microwaves cleaned.

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 containers being stacked in a manner to not allow proper air drying. CA: Discussed proper procedure, corrected.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 TCS foods in prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: Foods in unit less than 4 hours cooled down (cucumbers) all other TCS foods held overnight discarded.