Thai Garden
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
52
Score
The most recent inspection for Thai Garden, located at 2675 Highway 42 North in McDonough, Georgia, resulted in a high-risk score of 52. This inspection identified one major and eleven minor violations, including issues with the storage of single-use articles, proper eating and drinking practices, and food storage. Previous inspections at this Southeast Asian food service establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
61
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Nov 4, 2025 Inspection
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use containers stored uncovered or not inverted to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed drunken from employee water bottles stored on multiple food prep/ storage areas. Also observed Styrofoam cup of tea stored on upper lip of prep-cooler (area above cover). 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and f...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple RTE food items in reach-in and walk-in cooler uncovered. 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with black, pink, and brown accumulation on interior portions of ice machine. 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: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw food...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed sauce containers, next to wok, stored in a cardboard lid previously on top of carboard containers storing raw chicken. 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...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed rice scooper stored in stagnant water with a temperature of 69F. 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 equipment are clea...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates and bowls inconsistently stored not covered or inverted. Also observed a turner spatula being used as a door stopper and 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler door handle broken causing door to not fully close without some force. 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. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelving in walk in cooler rusted and shelving above reach in freezer with excessive paint peeling and accumulation. 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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not of a light color.511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - Wall & Ceiling Coverings & Coatings; Wall & Ceiling Attachments (C) (f) Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings. 1. Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable. 2. Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface. (g) Walls and Ceiling, Attachments. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 of this subsection, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attach...
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor beneath woks in need of cleaning and hole in wall above front handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease accumulation under hood. 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (C) (n) Exhaust Ventilation Hood Systems. Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas, including components such as hoods, fans, guards, and ducting shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping onto food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
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