Golden China Restaurant

116 W Seventh St, Waynesboro, GA 30830

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Golden China Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Waynesboro facility scores 88, putting Golden China Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: precooked chicken reheated in wok only 155 degrees COS reheated to 177 to serve

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Card board on shelves in WIC CA throw out cardboard

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inside of Microwave encrusted with food debris COS Cleaned at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Rear door not sealing properly screen damaged daylight visible with door shut CA repeat

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: live roach on floor under steam table and water bug on wall at hand wash sink area

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Containers not food grade none labeled CA correct asap

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed food in container on floor in WIC CA Need to reorganize cooler to get food off of the floor

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed rear door with a gap at bottom not sealing tightly. CA REPAIR Door

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: cooked chicken in Reach in cooler at 53 degrees Thrown away at time of inspection

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Metal scoop laying flat in Flour bin COS corrected at time of inspection

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor in walk in cooler not smooth steel flashing not sealed tight CA repair asap

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Floor under Cook line contains food debris grease CA Fixed equipment Clean all the way to wall

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Small roach observed on crawling on steam table CA CAll Pest Control ASAP

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: could not provide previous pest control inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Back door jamb gapped shows visible daylight CA repair

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Card board boxes containing dry good provide habitat for roaches CA REMove ASAP

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden China Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden China Restaurant on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Golden China Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?

Golden China Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Golden China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden China Restaurant 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 Golden China Restaurant inspected?

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

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