Dumpling Master

115 Hickory St, Athens, GA 30601

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dumpling Master, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Dumpling Master's 55 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Mold growth observed in cavity of ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand towels not available at front hand wash sink. COS- Manager set paper towels next to hand sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Dishware stored in kitchen hand wash sink. CA: Hand sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. Repeat.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Frozen food thawing in sink without cool running water flowing over it. COS- Manager adjusted cool water water to pass over frozen food.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in direct contact with top surface of ice machine. Repeat.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on kitchen ceiling vent. Soiled curtain hanging at threshold to kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Employee drink stored in reusable cup. CA: Store employee drinks in single use cup with lid and straw. Repeat.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Open bag of broth base mix stored without protection on kitchen shelf. CA: Store open food bag in container with tight fitting lid.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on shelf at rear kitchen rather than at employee storage area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not able to produce proper EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant for bodily fluid cleanup. CA: Disinfectant listed on EPA List G shall be kept on file for vomit/diarrhea cleanup.

511-6-1.03(6)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed front counter hand sink and grill hand sink with blocked access & items stored in sink. CA: Hand sinks shall be accessible at all times and used for no other purpose than handwashing. Items removed and sinks unblocked.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed worker wash hands in front dump sink adjacent to hand sink. CA: Handwashing shall occur in hand sinks only.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpacked food not provided to customers.

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Stirring utensils stored in warm, standing water at front drink station. Utensils moved to running water.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Clean plates and bowls not stored covered or inverted on back shelf.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened employee water bottle stored on clean utensil shelf by kitchen prep table. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with lids & straws, and handled to prevent contamination to food, equipment, etc. Drink discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Sep 3, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dumpling Master last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Master on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dumpling Master?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Master.

How does Dumpling Master compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Dumpling Master most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Dumpling Master's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dumpling Master have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dumpling Master means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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