China Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
74
Score
China Cafe, located at 801 First Ave SE in Moultrie, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 23, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with food storage and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Previous inspections for this Chinese food service establishment have also largely fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
74
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Oct 23, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spices at wok area not properly covered during slow times at the facility. CA: 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. COS PIC covered spices at wok area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soup, rice, and sweet and sour sauce not properly covered at the front area during pauses of service. CA: 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. COS PIC Covered the soup, rice, and sweet and sour sauce.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wet rag at the prep top cooler not being being properly stored. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS PIC removed wet rag from prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted at the drive thru window. CA: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will have most recent inspection report posted at the drive thru.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a George Forman in the facility being used to grill chicken and shrimp. CA: Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. PIC stated that he would remove it from the facility and purchase a commercial grade one.
511-6-1.5
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a fly trap strip hanging above the soda machine near the drive thru area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule. COS PIC removed the fly trap strip.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
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