Hong Kong Garden
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
100
Score
Hong Kong Garden appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Lithonia restaurants, the typical score is 87; Hong Kong Garden is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on prep top and near wok and prep top counter. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS- wet wiping cloths were placed in Cl solution reading 100 ppm Cl.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95
May 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket reading 200+ ppm Cl. C/A: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or COS: sanitizer bucket was remade to read 50ppm Cl. Advised to use test strips when making sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors, walls, and ceilings under equipment unclean with debris build. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed clutter in main kitchen and outside backdoor. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (C) (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Advised to remove clutter to reduce contamination and harboring pest.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed gnats in main kitchen. C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised to contact pest control to start service again. Pest control was cancel March 2024.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use containers being reused to store dry goods and vegetables. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Advised to have all single use containers removed.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
70
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light not working in walk in cooler. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashi...
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
95
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle in main kitchen with an orange substance without common name label. Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS- PIC labeled bottle and advised all bottles shall be labeled with common name at all times.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on prep top and near wok and prep top counter. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS- wet wiping cloths were placed in Cl solution reading 100 ppm Cl.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed inside of reach in prep top cooler unclean to sight and touch advised to have deep cleaned. 2.The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak from faucet at 3 compartment sink. Water has a continuous drip. System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised to have repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under dry storage good unclean with food debris build up. Observed floors under fryer unclean with grease build up. Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles near walk in cooler unclean to sight. Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised to have deep cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach in reach in prep top cooler. Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; 4. Eliminating harborage conditions COS- Roach was removed from kitchen by employee, hands were washed and sanitized before returning to work. Advised to increase pest control. email report to ASHLEY.CLARK1@DPH.GA.GOV
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Garden on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Garden?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Garden.
How does Hong Kong Garden compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?
Hong Kong Garden most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithonia average of 87.
Has Hong Kong Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Garden have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong Garden 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 Hong Kong Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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