China Express Griffin
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
52
Score
China Express Griffin LLC, located at 1581 N Expressway in Griffin, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 13, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified two critical and seven minor violations, including issues with hot and cold holding temperatures and preventing contamination during food preparation and storage. Across six recorded inspections, the facility has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Oct 11, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Apr 12, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
61
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
37
Violations — Apr 13, 2026 Inspection
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods are not maintained at 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of food are being stored on the floor in kitchen and walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees use buckets of food items as seating in kitchen. Employees are not allowed to sit on buckets of food items for customers.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towels are not placed into sanitizer solution in between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed construction drill is used to attach mixer for food products. Mixer should be food grade and easy to clean and sanitize.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. shelves in coolers, storage shelves, exteriors of cook equipment).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors beneath equipment and along baseboards are not clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored by single use cups for customers and above prep top cooler on shelf.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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