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CHINA TASTE RESTAURANT

3599 ATLANTA RD SE STE A5 SMYRNA, GA 30080-5988

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Cobb County

What the inspector found

All 4 findings ↗

4 findings recorded on Aug 26, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 4-2A

    Food protection

    Observed several food items stored uncovered along push cart (spices, seasonining, sauces), counter (fresh broccoli and wonton chips), and inside lower compartment of prep cooler (sauce) in main kitchen. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food stored covered

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed several food items stored uncovered along push cart (spices, seasonining, sauces), counter (fresh broccoli and wonton chips), and inside lower compartment of prep cooler (sauce) in main kitchen. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All food covered. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Repeat violationItem 6-1A

    Cold holding

    Observed several TCS food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed several TCS food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All food placed on TPHC to be discarded at 3pm. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Repeat violationItem 6-1C

    Cooling time and temperature

    Observed cooked rice cooling since 10:30am per PIC at 84F stored on crate in main kitchen at 12:30pm; food did not cool to 70F within 2-hours. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)

    Observed cooked rice cooling since 10:30am per PIC at 84F stored on crate in main kitchen at 12:30pm; food did not cool to 70F within 2-hours. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS: Owner placed rice in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F in remaining hours. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1C

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 15C

    Equipment cleanliness

    1. Observed fan grates, ceiling, and walls soiled with accumulated dirt and debris inside WIC in main kitchen.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

    1. Observed fan grates, ceiling, and walls soiled with accumulated dirt and debris inside WIC in main kitchen. 2. Observed shelving soiled with food residue build-up inside lower compartment of prep top cooler in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation. Correct By: 08/29/2026
    Official report · Item 15C

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

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About this location record

This page follows facility 3164611 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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