Great Wall

246 S Main St Suite B, Reidsville, GA 30453

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Great Wall, the earliest from 2024. Great Wall was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Restaurants in Reidsville average 82, so Great Wall trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed food in reach in cooler with temperature at 45 degrees. Removed food from cooler, done on site. Do not use unit until repaired, call for recheck.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed live roach activity at hand wash station and shelving. Call exterminator for treatment.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak at prep sink on drainage lines under sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jul 18, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease on exterior fan exhaust for hood, clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster in poor condition, has holes on sides, need to replace.

511-6-1.06(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed roach at three compartment sink, increase vector control.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed hot water hand/valve not working on handwash sink, repair, make sure both valves are working correctly.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler ambient at 50, chicken at 46, shrimp at 43, watermelon at 42. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer ambient at 25. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in freezer ambient at 23. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles in take out container unlabeled with prep date. CA: Manger to discard noodles.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sweet and sour chicken at 141 lidded and chicken wings at 88 lidded. COS: Manger discarded chicken wings and sweet and sour chicken. CA: Allow chicken to cool to 41 before covering.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth on prep area in front of cook line.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in rice.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drink in prep top cooler bottom.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered sauces in the prep top cooler bottom and uncovered foods in the reach in freezer.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jan 10, 2025

Routine

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

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed noodles in take-out container stored in a RIC without a label/ date marking for 7-day discard. CA: Advised PIC to date foods for 7-day discard if kept over 24 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed meat sink filled with raw chicken in stagnant water. COS: PIC turned on faucet and drained water. Observed meat thawing under running water in 3-compartment sink. COS: PIC removed from 3-compartment sink

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed tongs hanging from hand washing sink. COS: PIC removed and clean tongs.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy black organic matter build-up on soda nozzles. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized nozzles.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in freezer at 39F. CA: All foods are still frozen & PIC states that someone is coming to add freon to unit.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed dish soap being stored in a hand sanitizer bottle. CA: Advised PIC to only use soap bottles or bottles with a handwritten "soap" label for a soap dispenser.

511-6-1.07(6)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bowl being used as a scoop inside the prep top cooler Observed scoop handle touching rice product inside a container. COS: bowl removed; scoop handle removed from product.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Great Wall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Great Wall on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Great Wall?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Great Wall.

How does Great Wall compare to other restaurants in Reidsville?

Great Wall most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Reidsville average of 82.

Has Great Wall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Great Wall have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Great Wall 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 Great Wall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Great Wall is inspected around three times per year on average.

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