HAI AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT received a C, scoring 71 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Aug 19, 2026. The official report lists ten findings. [1]
The inspector observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in cooler. [2]
The inspector also observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present. [3]
A separate finding described 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM. [4]
The report marks seven findings as corrected on site. Three findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]
Showing 10 of 10 findings
Observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC .
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
Observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC . Food shall be protected from cross contamination by Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC moved the vegetables to away from the pork Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
Observed 8 trays of raw shelled eggs stored next to cooked shrimp and bean sprouts and stored above several containers of sauce. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
Observed 8 trays of raw shelled eggs stored next to cooked shrimp and bean sprouts and stored above several containers of sauce. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC relocated the raw shelled eggs Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
Observed raw fish stored next to raw pork inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok station. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
Observed raw fish stored next to raw pork inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok station. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC relocated the raw pork inside the walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food employees burned the ice and washed and sanitized the machine during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed clean metal pans inverted downward stored in direct contact with debris long the green rack in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Observed clean metal pans inverted downward stored in direct contact with debris long the green rack in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. COS: PIC placed dishes in the dish pit to be re-washed and the rack was cleaned during time of inspecton Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM. CA: Advised PIC Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall be held between 50-100PPM chlorine.
Code 511-6-1.07(6)(g)
Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM. CA: Advised PIC Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall be held between 50-100PPM chlorine. COS: Food employees remade the solution during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed 4 containers of raw beef prepared and stored inside the walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 1 container of pasta noodles stored inside the prep top cooler covered with plastic wrap actively cooling. CA: Advised PIC 1.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed 4 containers of raw beef prepared and stored inside the walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 1 container of pasta noodles stored inside the prep top cooler covered with plastic wrap actively cooling. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC removed plastic wrap and placed items inside the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
bserved several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC on proper air-drying and draining before stacking Repeat Violation.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4
bserved several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC on proper air-drying and draining before stacking Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Observed the back door in despair when closed with several openings. CA: Advised PIC except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Observed the back door in despair when closed with several openings. CA: Advised PIC except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. New Violation. Correct By: 08/24/2026Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correct by
Observed several live gnats and flies inside the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed several live gnats and flies inside the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests New Violation.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Aug 19, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57547704 · Facility 12302292
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
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