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Happy Buddha

1457 VIRGINIA AVE ATLANTA, GA 30337

Latest available inspection

Fulton County

What the inspector found

All 5 findings ↗

5 findings recorded on Jun 29, 2026. 5 marked corrected on site.

  1. Repeat violationItem 4-2A ↗

    Food protection

    -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

    Inspection item: Food stored covered

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

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

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 12A ↗

    Food storage and contamination

    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

    Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 12C ↗

    Wiping cloth use and storage

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

    Inspection item: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 14C ↗

    Single-use article storage and use

    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

    Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

    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 ↗

    Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    90/100A
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 12978729 within Fulton County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

Recorded address: Official inspection listing ↗ ·