China One
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, China One has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which China One's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Followup
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cutting board with heavy staining and scoring in main kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC advised we would have surface detailed clean and if unable to get clean then it will be replaced. Health dept. to check back by correct by date. *3/9/26 UPDATE: PIC ordered new cutting board surface for prep-top unit.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths on prep-top and by grill in main kitchen. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration as specified by manufacturer. COS: PIC placed cloth into sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the inspection report posted is not the most current. CA: The most current inspection report must be prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC advised they will post the most current inspection.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed hood vents above fryer and stove in main kitchen with heavy buildup of grease and solidified grease drippings. Service sticker indicated next service is due in April. CA: 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. PIC advised he contact company for sooner servicing. Advised PIC to have routine servicing more frequently. Health dept. to check back by correct by date. *3/9/26 UPDATE: PIC had hood vents cleaned/serviced before check back date.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
78
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods not cold held 41°F or below, sitting on counter at room temperature throughout main kitchen (see temp log). PIC stated items were out due to daily lunch rush. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC chose to rapidly cool all TCS items. Advised to use time as a public health control for items that are regularly in use for lunch service.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no water at hand wash sink in main kitchen area in main kitchen. PIC turned on cold water only. Informed PIC hot water is needed to wash hands. PIC stated hot water leaks at prep sink next to handwash sink when it is turned on. CA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cutting board with heavy staining and scoring in main kitchen. Observed food contact surfaces not cleaned to sight and touch in main kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to have cutting board and food contact surfaces detailed clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handling food while wearing bracelet in main kitchen. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet cloths on prep-top and by grill in main kitchen. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration as specified by manufacturer. COS: PIC placed cloth into sanitizer bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphones on prep top in main kitchen. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Phones were removed from preptop.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
61
Dec 4, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees working/handle raw meat and then change task to handle clean equipment without washing their hands CA: Pic must ensure proper handwashing COS: instructed on handwashing
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed large leak at handwash sink and no hot water available at the sink. CA: PIC must ensure plumbing is in good repair Cos: turn on hot water and adjusted the drain pipe
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open employee drink on prep table where preping food along with personal food. CA: ensure all personla food is consumed away from prep area and all employee drinks are in disposable cup with lid and straw stored where it cannot contaminate anything COS: food and drink were removed from area
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handling food items while wearing a bracelet / CA: no jewelry other than 1 plain band on hands and wrist COS: employee no longer working with food
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. The inspection posted is not the current report CA: current inspection must be posted in the correct place
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken over cooked noodles in reach in cooler, ice stored between unwrapped raw chicken in reach in freezer CA PIC must ensure all items are stored according to cook temperature COS raw chicken was moved to bottom shelf ice was discarded
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tcs foods in walk-in refrigerator at temps ranging from 42-48 degrees F and chcicken in bowl on counter at 60 degrees F CA: PIC must ensure cold held food is 41 or below COS:Food in walk was rapidly cooled and chicken on counter discarded
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (made sauces) found stored past disposal date marked. CA:PIC must ensure all TCS foods are held no more than 7 days then discarded COS: sauces were discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee leave kitchen, return, not wash hands and then handle SSA Observed food employee leave kitchen go to restroom and reenter and not was hands CA: PIC must ensure employees know when to wash hands such as entering the kitchen COS: instructed employees on when to wash hands, then they washed properly
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed a lack employee training needs met. No evidence was found that employees have been trained on safe food practices. CA: It is the responsibility of the manager to assess training needs of employees and have CFSM train them.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CFSM did not meet training responsibilities for staff
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
45
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler, reach in cooler, and walk-in cooler with open packaging of raw foods not stored by proper internal cook temp. CA: Discussed proper storage order with PIC and had them rearrange the coolers appropriately
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Did not observe soap at the main kitchen hand wash sink. CA: PIC immediately stocked the sink with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods such as cooked chicken in prep area not under temperature control. Corrective Action: PIC stated that food had been on counter for about 30 minutes and would be placed back into coolers to rapidly cool back down. Discussed the importance of taking small batches out to cook that would be used up within 15 minutes of less instead of larger batches.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed huge plastic bins of chicken and noodles setting out, attempting to cool down on counters. Corrective Action: Educated PIC that food needs to be broken down into smaller containers and left uncovered to cool down properly and must be actively under a cooling method such as the containers being down in ice, in refrigerators or freezers to rapidly cool the items. PIC moved the items to the walkin cooler and refrigerators immediately.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China One last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China One on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China One?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China One.
How does China One compare to other restaurants in Cedartown?
China One most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cedartown average of 87.
Has China One's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China One have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China One 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 One inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China One is inspected around three times per year on average.
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