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CHOW KING GRILL & BUFFET receives A in Cobb County health inspection

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2400 COBB PKWY SE SMYRNA, GA 30080-3012

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CHOW KING GRILL & BUFFET received an A, scoring 92 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Aug 20, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]

Inspection score

92/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed two carts with multiple containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered next to the wok station in the main kitchen. [2]

The inspector also observed 6 unlabeled squeeze bottles next to the grill in the main kitchen. [3]

A separate finding described scoops stored with the handles touching the food products in containers of cornstarch and salt under the countertop by the wok station in the main kitchen. [4]

The report marks three findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 3 of 3 findings

  1. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed two carts with multiple containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered next to the wok station in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored covered to protect against and prevent overhead contamination when not in use.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed two carts with multiple containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered next to the wok station in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored covered to protect against and prevent overhead contamination when not in use. COS: Plastic wrap was placed over all containers on both carts. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Food labeling and containers

    Item 10D
    Observed 6 unlabeled squeeze bottles next to the grill in the main kitchen. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)

    Observed 6 unlabeled squeeze bottles next to the grill in the main kitchen. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: labels were added to all bottles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 10D ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Utensil storage

    Item 14A
    Observed scoops stored with the handles touching the food products in containers of cornstarch and salt under the countertop by the wok station in the main kitchen. Observed scoop stored with the handle touching the food product in a container of sugar by the dry storage area of the main kitchen.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

    Observed scoops stored with the handles touching the food products in containers of cornstarch and salt under the countertop by the wok station in the main kitchen. Observed scoop stored with the handle touching the food product in a container of sugar by the dry storage area of the main kitchen. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food. COS: All scoops moved so that the handles are stored above the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 14A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    92/100A
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Cobb County · Aug 20, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Cobb County
Inspection ID
57548009
Facility ID
7955606
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Cobb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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