Happy China
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
67
Score
Happy China, located at 4403 17Th Ave #6 in Columbus, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 9, 2025. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with food separation, date marking, and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this Chinese restaurant have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Dec 9, 2025 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked breaded chicken in reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken wings stored above raw broccoli and celery in reach in cooler in main kitchen. Rule 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P Corrective Action: PIC arranged food appropriately.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles and shrimp in reach in cooler without date marking. Rule: 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; Corrective Action: PIC discarded shrimp and noodles.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of residue on bottom surface inside reach-in cooler next to hand sink in main kitchen. Rule: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Core violation must correct in 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink in main kitchen. Rule: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Core violation must correct in 72 hours.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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