Monroe, Walton County

Moringa Thai-Sushi

130 S BROAD ST MONROE, GA 30655

Food

Latest score

Oct 9, 2025

City

Monroe

County

Walton

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.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 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 multiple items in 2-Door Reach-In (scallops next to RTE food and bag of raw beef in same bin as bags of raw chicken), and in bottom of prep cooler (par-cooked chicken and shrimp above RTE sauces). CA:PIC instructed that items must be stored in correct storage order so as to prevent contamination. COS:PIC moved items.

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 multiple items (scallops, cooked rice) in 2-Door Reach-In not covered while being stored and not actively being cooled. CA:PIC instructed all items must be covered when stored. COS:PIC covered items.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Calamari and chinese meatballs not thawing under continuously running water in meat sink; salmon and escobar in front sushi station thawing under running water.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Containers of sushi/ginger not 6" off floor under front sushi counter

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing bracelet on cook line

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer buckets at 0ppm. Remade & tested to 50ppm

Apr 30, 2025

Followup

Score: 8111 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple items: (green curry, red curry, and white curry) located in 2-door reach in and 1-door reach in not at 41 degrees(F) or below. CA:PIC instructed curry must be properly cooled down with either an ice paddle or in a shallow pan with-in 6 hrs. COS:PIC discarded all items

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple cases of drinks stored on stair case

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

Employee pizza stored in bottom prep cooler on top of sauces

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection score not posted

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bags of flour with scoop stored inside with no handle; spatula underneath sushi bar between counter and cooler; tongs hanging on an oven door handle

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

Multiple bowls not inverted behind prep cooler; multiple bins wet stacked in dish ware drying area

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: No

Paper towel lining under sauces on cart by wok and lining bowls of crispy rice container

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw wood (shelving on wall in front behind sushi bar, large spoon, bowls used for fried rice, baskets for sticky rice, wood on center piece under cutting board on top of 2 door under counter at sushi bar, and pallets under freezer's in basement) throughout restaurant

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

4 chest freezers in basement not NSF approved

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Container soaking in sanitizer bin of 3-compartment sink

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, and ceiling in basement used to store cold holding equipment that is stocked and dry goods

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 597 violations

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies in uncovered bowl of fried rice stored next to wok. CA:PIC instructed to properly reseal food when not in use so as to prevent contamination from flies. COS:PIC discarded bowl of rice

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed escolar (correct name) not being honestly presented on menu which states white tuna. CA:PIC instructed to update and correct menu with correct naming of item

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 multiple incorrect storage order (raw scallops over RTE mushrooms, raw chicken and shrimp over RTE Thai sauce, raw beef and chicken stored in same tub) located throughout 2 door reach in and prep cooler in kitchen. CA:PIC instructed to re-arrange storage coolers with correct order based on cooking temps, and was given instructional sheet for reference. COS: PIC rearranged storage coolers

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(d) - non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unapproved practice of non-continuous of food (steak and chicken) in both prep cooler and 2 door reach in. CA:PIC instructed to discontinue practice due to inability to follow or understand practice correctly. COS:PIC discarded items

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple items (Par-Cooked chicken, bean sprouts, & tofu) located in 2 ice bins and top section of prep cooler not at 41 degrees(F) or below. CA:PIC instructed that due to items being greater than 45 degrees(F) for more than 2 hours, items must be discarded. COS: PIC discarded items

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 mold-like substance on right side wall and backsplash inside front ice machine used for customer drinks. CA:PIC instructed to clean ice machine daily to prevent mold-like build-up. COS:PIC cleaned backsplash and right wall inside ice machine

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 ceiling in basement used to store cold holding equipment that is stocked and dry goods that was not approved during plan review. Submit new floor plan & specification sheets for basement or immediately discontinue. If not fixed with-in 10 days, immediate removal of items and/or closure until fixed.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 8615 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: NoRepeat: No

Handwashing sink by dish washing area was blocked. CA: PIC instructed to keep area in front of HW sink open at all times. COS: PIC removed container from in front of HW sink

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorox bleach not commercial. CA: PIC instructed to obtain germicidial/commercial bleach

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SOy sauce containers not 6" off floor and away from wet were-washing area

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing bracelets while cooking

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Large raw wood spoon being used

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dirty dishes stored in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Excessive grease build-up on vent hood

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

Employee phone stored on top of prep cooler

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

Employee drinks stored next to food on bottom of prep cooler

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flour & sugar scoop does not have a handle

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

Plates above prep cooler not inverted

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

White cutting boards heavily scored/stained

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Black & Decker food processor, NINJA blender, Toaster/convection oven, electric tea kettle not NSF

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard lining used on shelf under sauces in dry goods

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Produce stored in grocery bags

Aug 19, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.