China Express Cascade

1075 Fairburn Rd Ste 105, Atlanta, GA 30331

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, China Express Cascade has four inspections in the public record. China Express Cascade was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting China Express Cascade on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous cold foods (sliced tomato at 46 f, lettuce at 46 f, raw chicken at 45 f, and raw shrimp at 45 f)oin walk-in cooler held greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.04(6)(f): 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. CA: PIC was advised that TCS food shall be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. COS: PIC moved all foods that were out of temperature into another cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will need to keep facility clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed missing date marking on various food items. 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 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Instructed PIC proper way of date marking.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen prep top counters lacks cutting boards and not sanitized. 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 PIC stated he placed order for cutting boards.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some storage food containers open. 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. PIC covered foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed dirt buildup on the floor of the walk in freezer.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Express Cascade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Express Cascade on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Express Cascade?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Express Cascade.

How does China Express Cascade compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

China Express Cascade most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has China Express Cascade's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Express Cascade have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Express Cascade means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is China Express Cascade inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Express Cascade is inspected around two times per year on average.

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