Jumbos Chinese Buffet

213 Commerce Ave, Lagrange, GA 30241

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Jumbos Chinese Buffet has five inspections in the public record. Jumbos Chinese Buffet was last inspected on Apr 29, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Jumbos Chinese Buffet's latest score of 86 falls below the Lagrange average of 92. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certification expired. Need Certified Food Safety Manager for facility.

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several items stored uncovered in coolers in kitchen area

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Certification expired. Need Certified Food Safety Manager for facility.

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: observed several items throughout kitchen not being stored without a cover. Fish, beef, vegetables, deserts.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

May 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed watermelons, bananas stored on floor. Observed chicken not stored in a manner that prevents contamination in walk-in cooler -corrected onsite.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: observed multiple wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer in-between uses throughout the kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed to floors behind cooking equipment and to walls in kitchen area. Observed dust on ceiling vents above ice machine and in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: observed several items throughout kitchen not being stored without a cover. Fish, beef, vegetables, deserts.

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

Inspector notes: observed General Tso's chicken being cooled off in the dry storage room surrounded by non-food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: observed multiple wet wiping cloths not being stored in sanitizer in-between uses throughout the kitchen.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: observed flies in multiple locations throughout the inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

May 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed sushi on buffet at 56F, 59F, 64F, 60F. Sushi must be cooled to 41F or lower before being placed on buffet.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed items on buffet not being held at 135F or higher. Chicken wings at 124F, Chicken fingers at 111F, chicken on stick at 122F, sweat and sour chicken at 132F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several items in walk-in cooler stored uncovered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed chicken thawing in standing water. Foods must be thawed under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jumbos Chinese Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jumbos Chinese Buffet on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jumbos Chinese Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jumbos Chinese Buffet.

How does Jumbos Chinese Buffet compare to other restaurants in Lagrange?

Jumbos Chinese Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lagrange average of 92.

Has Jumbos Chinese Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jumbos Chinese Buffet have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jumbos Chinese Buffet 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 Jumbos Chinese Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jumbos Chinese Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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