Golden China

139 City Smitty Dr, Saint Marys, GA 31558

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Golden China has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other Saint Marys restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine with mold present in chute/Corrected,

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Employee cup without lid and stored in food prep area/Corrected

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Wonton container in freezer overfilled and even with lid they are not completely covered/Instructed to not overfill or store in a food grade bag and close between uses

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust present on shelving/Refinish, Debris build up on outside of coolers and other equipment including vent hood/Clean

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained/Replace, Walls stained and scuffed & pitted/Repair & paint

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine with mold present in chute/Corrected, Bleach in dish machine not registering/Adjusting water level

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Loose wontons in freezer with ice build up/Discarded

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No bleach registering in wiping cloth solution at front/Bleach added and registering

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust present on shelving/Refinish, Debris build up on outside of coolers and other equipment including vent hood/Clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained/Replace, Walls stained and scuffed & pitted/Repair & paint

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine with mold present in chute/Corrected,

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Employee cup without lid and stored in food prep area/Corrected

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Wonton container in freezer overfilled and even with lid they are not completely covered/Instructed to not overfill or store in a food grade bag and close between uses

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Rust present on shelving/Refinish, Debris build up on outside of coolers and other equipment including vent hood/Clean

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained/Replace, Walls stained and scuffed & pitted/Repair & paint

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Employee at front using hand sink to fill pitcher/Instructed to obtain water from back prep sink and only use hand sink for hand washing only

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pepsi cooler mainly used for personal items and holding an ambient temp of 52F being used to cool sauces and raw shell eggs for storage/Items had been in there 30 mins and were moved to walk in cooler holding temp at 37F to cool properly and hold at 41F or below and instructed not to use Pepsi cooler for anything other than personal food until repaired

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment/Moved

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Using bowls as scoops/Use scoops with handles

511-6-1.05(9)(b)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Duct tape on prep top cooler/Remove, Door to prep top broken/Repair, Split gaskets/Replace

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Food debris and build up around cook area and on shelving/Clean, Freezer with food spilled and ice build up/Defrost and clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles stained/Replace, Walls stained and scuffed & pitted/Repair & paint

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden China last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden China on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden China?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden China.

How does Golden China compare to other restaurants in Saint Marys?

Golden China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Saint Marys average of 89.

Has Golden China's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Golden China inspected?

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

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