China Express
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
45
Score
China Express, located at 109 Willow Ln in Mcdonough, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 12, 2025. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and eight minor violations, including issues with proper date marking and disposition of food, as well as the storage of toxic substances. Previous inspections for this Chinese food service establishment have generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Violations — Dec 12, 2025 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired beef meatballs stored in the outside walk in cooler. The meatballs expired on 12/11. PIC discarded (COS).
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored in the reach in cooler connected to the make table with no date (pepperoni, spinach, boneless wings, and green olives). Also, two containers of sliced tomatoes in the walk in cooler with no date or expiration date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed degreaser and disinfectant spray stored above an opened container of oil. Advised PIC to make sure to store chemicals are stored in a designated area. The items were removed (COS).
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed the wiping cloth buckets at 0PPM quaternary ammonium solution. Advised PIC to remake the sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use/single service trays, bowls, and plates stored not protected from contamination. All single use items must be inverted to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener blade with rust build up on it. The blade or can opener must be replaced.
511-6-1.05(2)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the interior surface of the proofer with a thick accumulation of black and white build up. The substance appears to be mold. The proofer must be immediately cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the vents/blowers in the walk in cooler with a build up of accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink leaking water. The pipe must be repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the ceiling around the exhaust pipe for the pizza oven. The hole will need to be sealed or the ceiling tile replaced. Observed the wall behind the 3-compartment sink with black build up. The wall will need to be cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed several HVAC vents in the kitchen with a dust build up. The vents must be cleaned to avoid contamination of food items.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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