Lucky Panda

2079 S Hairston Rd, Decatur, GA 30035
Chinese
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Lucky Panda has been inspected seven times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Lucky Panda's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood unclean with heavy grease debris dripping into wok. COS: Employee cleaned the ventilation hood while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (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.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken at meat sink sitting in standing water. COS: Water was turn on to complete thawing process. C/A: C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between unclean metal bar and wall at meat sink. COS: Knife was removed and placed at dish pit to be properly washed. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - 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-cont...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light inside both prep top coolers not working. C/A: Advised to have repaired
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
74
Aug 27, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken wings (53F), Breaded cooked chicken (48F), fried chicken wings without breading(56F), shrimp eggrolls(49F) stored on countertop and pork eggroll(50F) and Precooked chicken(39F) stored in reach in cooler countertop ambient(44F) not holding a TCS food Temp of 41F or below. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and t...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood unclean with heavy grease debris dripping into wok. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (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. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta noodles, cooked eggrolls and cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date markings. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried rice and chicken wings stored in walk in cooler with lids on tight. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(e) - 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 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp sitting on counter top to thaw and raw shrimp in standing water to thaw. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF COS: Water was turned on to complete thawing process.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between unclean metal bar and wall at meat sink. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - 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 eq...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler counter top not holding a TCS food temp of 41F or below. Ambient is 44F. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - Good Repair & Calibration (C) (q) Good Repair and Calibration. 1. Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule or shall be discarded. 3. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised to have repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment unclean to sight with food debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
52
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee use broom and dust pan with gloved hands and return to main kitchen to handle Ready to eat egg rolls without washing hands. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P COS: Ready to eat egg rolls were discarded, gloves were removed and hands were washed before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood unclean with heavy grease debris dripping into wok. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (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. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. Service scheduled for 8/14/2025 while inspector was onsite.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta noodles, cooked eggrolls and cooked dumplings stored in walk in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date markings, Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 day...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light inside walk in cooler not working. C/A: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 live roaches crawling in the meat sink. (1 adult and 2 babies) C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. 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; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions COS: Live roaches were killed by PIC. Sink was sanitized.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between prep top cooler and prep top table. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets and inside on reach in coolers and reach in freezers unclean to sight and touch with debris build up on the bottom of coolers Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. ADVISED TO HAVE DEEP CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment unclean to sight with food debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
55
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef stored directly next to raw chicken at prep top cooler. C/A: Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed serval dry goods stored on cart without lids. C/A: Corrective Action: 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 onsite: All dry goods were covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried rice cooling on countertop with lid sealed tightly. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - 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 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled s...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed grease crystals hanging from ventilation hood. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed serval food items stored on floor upon entering the main kitchen for inspection. C/A: 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. COS: All items were moved at least 6 inches from the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use containers being reused. Soy sauce containers used to stored rice noodles, braised sauce, uncooked rice and other non soy sauce items. C/A: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 Advised PIC all items shall be removed from single use containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed deep ALL freezers in disrepair. Lids are no longer attached to deep freezer. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Advised to have repaired or replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets and inside on reach in coolers and reach in freezers unclean to sight and touch Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. ADVISED TO HAVE DEEP CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment unclean to sight with food debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed clutter stored in main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (C) (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Advised PIC to remove ALL boxes, empty soy sauce containers, and clutter stored on dry storage shelf unit.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone and keys stored at prep top table. C/A:511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination COS: Cell phone and keys were removed from main kitchen. Advised PIC personal items shall be stored away from food for sale.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
52
Oct 23, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed drill used to mix raw chicken unclean. Drill and rod were unclean to sight and touch with heavy debris build up in direct contact with food items. Observed large pan for raw chicken stored as clean with heavy debris build up on food contact surface. Observed grease crystals from hood dripping onto food contact surface. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current failed inspection report not posted. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. 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. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans stored as clean stacked with water in between dishes. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Corrected onsite: dishes were moved to drain board to dry properly.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets on reach in coolers unclean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. ADVISED TO HAVE DEEP CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Facility was observed with customers dining in without access to restroom. Corrective Action 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - Toilets and Urinals, Numbers and Capacities (C) (h) Toilets and Urinals, Numbers and Capacities. 1. Toilet facilities shall be provided for food employees. 2. All toilet facilities shall be installed in accordance with applicable State or local plumbing code as amended, and shall be the number required by such code. 3. In toilet facilities that have exit doors with handles or knobs that must be touched to open, sanitary towels must be provided. 4. In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storag...
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment unclean to sight. Food debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a cle...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 12 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored directly next to sprouts and onions in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored directly under raw chicken wings in box inside walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored next to ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 compartment and sanitizer bucket reading 200+ Cl. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. Corrected onsite: 3compartment sink and sanitizer bucket was remade to read 100ppm Cl. Advised to use test strips when making so...
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cut chicken not reaching proper just cooked temperature of 165F or above prepared at wok station. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(5)(a) - Raw Animal Foods (P, Pf) (5) Pathogen Destruction. (a) Raw Animal Foods. 1. Except as specified under paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 of this subsection, raw animal foods such as eggs, fish, meat, poultry, and foods containing these raw animal foods, shall be cooked to heat all parts of the food to a temperature and for a time that complies with one of the following methods based on the food that is being cooked: (i) 145°F (63°C) or above for 15 seconds for: P (I) Raw eggs that are broken and prepared in response to a consumer's order and for immediate service, P and (II) Except as specified under paragraphs 1(ii) and (iii), 2, and 3 of this subsection,...
511-6-1.04(5)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee return from eating and rinse hands at meat sink. Corrective Action: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - Where to wash (Pf) (d) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Pf Corrected onsite: Employee was educated by Inspector on where to wash, instructed to wash hands at hand sink. Employee complied.
511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked pasta noodles, cooked eggrolls and cooked dumplings stored in walk in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date markings, Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 day...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several foods in walk in cooler stored for more than 24 hours without lids. Corrective Action: 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 onsite: All items were covered and advised PIC food items not cooling shall remain covered at all times.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dry ingredients stored next to grill without common name. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - Food Labels (Pf, C) (c) Food Labels. 1. Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (vi) Except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(Q)(3) - (5),...
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at meat sink. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), Corrected onsite: Water was turned on to complete thawing process.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 5 wet wiping cloths stored on pre top area. Corrective Action: 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. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between use...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between vegetable sink and upright reach in freezer. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - 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 cookin...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single use cups stored in flour, cooked rice and salt. Corrective Action: 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 onsite: All single use cups were discarded by PIC.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lined on shelves throughout main kitchen. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. Corrected onsite: All cardboard was removed from shelves an...
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed drill used to mix chicken batter unclean with heavy debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised to have deep cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the crock unclean to sight and touch. Debris build in direct contact with rice. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. COS- Rice was discarded crock was cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on pre top area. COS- wiping cloths were moved to sanitizer bucket reading 50 ppm Cl.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use scoops stored in dry goods with handle in direct contact with soy sauce, rice and msg. 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. COS- scoops were removed from bins.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard lined on shelf of reach in freezer. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS- cardboard was removed by PIC.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky Panda last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky Panda on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky Panda?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lucky Panda.

How does Lucky Panda compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Lucky Panda most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Lucky Panda's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Panda have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky Panda means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Lucky Panda inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Panda is inspected around four times per year on average.