Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2024, Asian Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Folkston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found TCS foods out of date in the WIC: shrimp (11-3), pork (11-10), and noodles (10-27). The shrimp had a very strong odor to it, but CFSM stated the date was supposed to be 11-17. COS: All foods discarded and Charlton EH instructed CFSM to properly date mark TCS foods as the CFSM stated they just put a new sticker on the containers when adding new product instead of removing the old stickers.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found mold-like growth on snow peas. Found shrimp with an offensive odor. COS: Charlton EH had CFSM discard the peas and shrimp.
511-6-1.04(1)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC not performing duties as evidenced by multiple critical violations.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food residue/grease build-up on pans/containers. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean pans with build-up on them or to replace them.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and/or grease build-up around or on cooking equipment in the kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of build-up or other deposits.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Handwash sink is not draining properly, sink filled up to the top of the basin when inspector used sink at the start of this inspection. The water level did not go down during the duration of this inspection. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have the sink plumbing serviced to ensure it drains properly.
511-6-1.06(4)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed large grease spills on the floor under/behind the woks and fryer, food residue everywhere, and a large patch of mold-like growth on the wall behind one of the woks. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean the kitchen and to clean it more frequently to prevent the accumulation of build-up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a bulk container of broccoli in the WIC not covered while stored. COS: Discarded, Charlton EH told CFSM that all foods not actively cooling or being worked must be covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Found two (2) broken plastic containers containing food. COS: Charlton EH ordered CFSM to discard the containers and the food inside to prevent the serving of food with a physical contaminant. Charlton EH again told CFSM to obtain food grade bins to store food.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
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Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up inside of ice machine and food residue/grease on clean pans. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to clean the ice machine and to reclean pans with build-up on them or to replace them.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above RTE food (wanton) in the WIC. CA: Reviewed proper food storage based on cook temperatures with CFSM.
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed some food items in the WIF and WIC not covered while stored. CA: Charlton EH told CFSM to ensure all foods are covered when they are being stored.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed non-food grade containers used for bulk storage of dry foods. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to start replacing the food bins with food grade bins that are more durable than clear, plastic storage totes. Observed a broken plastic container with raw meat in the RIC. CA: Charlton EH ordered CFSM to discard the container and the contents due to possibility of foreign object contamination.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and/or grease build-up around or on cooking equipment in the kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of build-up or other deposits.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic storage bin outside of the FSE that contained dirty water with grease and mold/mildew. CFSM explained that they used that container for mop water because the mop bucket is not big enough and to "wash a filter". CA: Charlton EH ordered the CFSM to immediately stop washing the filter in the bin and to stop using this bin and empty its contents into the mop sink to properly dispose of the sewage inside of it and then throw away the container.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grime, grease, and food residue build-up in the kitchen on multiple surfaces. CA: Kitchen needs more frequent cleaning. CFSM has been steadily improving but needs to keep making progress.
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Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Discovered multiple severely dented, bloated, or rusted cans (sauce, sliced/chopped vegetable) in dry storage. COS: CFSM removed from stock to receive vendor credit. Charlton EH went over checking cans received from supplier for damage and to make an area and sign to separate them from working cans. Discovered three (3) cans of biscuit tubes that had busted open in the walk-in-cooler (WIC). COS: Tubes discarded.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and/or grease build-up on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen such as cooking surfaces, ceilings, walls, floors, and shelves. Observed build-up of oil substance on flat metal pans. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to thoroughly clean the entire kitchen, starting with food prep areas and then from top down for walls, etc. Metal pans were placed back into 3-comp sink to reclean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed extreme grease build-up around the flat top at fire suppression nozzles, front extensions, underneath on the floor, and behind. Observed grease build-up behind and under friers. Observed grease build-up on ceiling and walls. Detected acrid smoke during inspection that should not be present if hood systems/equipment is working properly. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have hood serviced by a professional company at least once and to also increase the frequency at which the hoods are cleaned as he stated they clean the two hood systems themselves. Observed damaged walls, ceiling tiles, and coving. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to have damage repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats stored above produce in WIC. CA: CFSM moved produce from under raw meat. Charlton EH discussed proper food storage in refrigeration based on minimum cook temperature to protect from contamination due to drippage.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM again on requirements of clean and sanitized equipment/utensils being air dried before stacking to prevent wet nesting.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed deep cuts, pits, scratches on cutting board surfaces. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to replace all food prep surfaces that are not smooth or to have them repaired to return to a smooth surface to facilitate cleaning.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed food debris in sanitizer compartment of 3-compartment sink. CA: Charlton EH instructed CFSM to dump food waste into the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Kitchen on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Asian Kitchen.
How does Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Folkston?
Asian Kitchen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Folkston average of 86.
Has Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Asian Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asian Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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