Dagu Rice Noodle

5090 Buford Highway Suite 110-111, Doraville, GA 30340
Asian / Fusion
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

DAGU RICE NOODLE, located at 5090 Buford Highway Suite 110-111 in Doraville, GA, had a low-risk inspection on April 2, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to proper cooling methods, preventing contamination during food preparation and storage, and the proper use and storage of wiping cloths. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.

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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Violations — Apr 2, 2026 Inspection
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large pan of rice cooling at room temperature on a rack in the main kitchen, with a measured temperature of 68°F. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf PIC moved rice to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed 4 boxes of frozen meat stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezer. 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 o...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 4 wiping cloths stored on countertops outside of sanitizer buckets throughout main kitchen. 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); PIC placed wet wiping cloths inside sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two in-use rice scoops stored in containers of room-temperature water next to the rice cooker. In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipme...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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