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Happy Buddha receives A in Fulton County health inspection

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1457 VIRGINIA AVE ATLANTA, GA 30337

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Happy Buddha received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Jun 29, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The report states: “-Observed plastic containers holding general tso chicken, precooked chicken wings, tofu, onions and green peppers stored uncovered in white reach in cooler in kitchen.” [2]

The inspector also observed mold-like substance on plastic panel inside ice machine in kitchen. [3]

A separate finding described multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor underneath prep table in kitchen. [4]

The report marks five findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    -Observed plastic containers holding general tso chicken, precooked chicken wings, tofu, onions and green peppers stored uncovered in white reach in cooler in kitchen. -Observed container holding raw shrimp and bucket of soy sauce stored uncovered on shelf in walk in cooler in kitchen. -Observed several containers of cut vegetables and container of precooked shrimp uncovered stored in flip top make table low boy reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen. CA: PIC properly covered/protected all foods with Saran Wrap or lids during inspection.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    -Observed plastic containers holding general tso chicken, precooked chicken wings, tofu, onions and green peppers stored uncovered in white reach in cooler in kitchen. -Observed container holding raw shrimp and bucket of soy sauce stored uncovered on shelf in walk in cooler in kitchen. -Observed several containers of cut vegetables and container of precooked shrimp uncovered stored in flip top make table low boy reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen. CA: PIC properly covered/protected all foods with Saran Wrap or lids during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation
  2. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed mold-like substance on plastic panel inside ice machine in kitchen. CA: PIC wash/rinsed/sanitized panel during inspection.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed mold-like substance on plastic panel inside ice machine in kitchen. CA: PIC wash/rinsed/sanitized panel during inspection. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned II) The cleaning frequency based on the ambient temperature of the refrigerated room or area is documented in the food service establishment. (iii) Temperature measuring devices are maintained in contact with food, such as when left in a container of deli food or in a roast, held at temperatures specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1- .04; (iv) Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues; (v) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of: (I) Characteristics of the equipment and its use, (II) The type of food involved, (III) The amount of food residue accumulation, and (IV) The temperature at which the food is maintained during the operation and the potential for the rapid and progressive multiplication of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms that are capable of causing foodborne disease Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  3. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor underneath prep table in kitchen. CA: PIC instructed to remove containers from floor and properly store during inspection.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor underneath prep table in kitchen. CA: PIC instructed to remove containers from floor and properly store during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  4. Wiping cloth use and storage

    Item 12C
    Observed folded wet cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. CA: Operator moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket during inspection.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed folded wet cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. CA: Operator moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12C ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  5. Single-use article storage and use

    Item 14C
    Observed plastic container used as scoop stored inside of pot holding fried rice at cook line in kitchen. CA: PIC discarded plastic container during inspection.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(r)

    Observed plastic container used as scoop stored inside of pot holding fried rice at cook line in kitchen. CA: PIC discarded plastic container during inspection. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 14C ↗
    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

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    90/100A
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
Fulton County
Inspection ID
57538000
Facility ID
12978729
Record captured
Venue address source
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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 Fulton 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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