Lucky Panda
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
The LUCKY PANDA, located at 2079 S Hairston Rd in Decatur, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 7, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, thawing methods, and posted information. Across seven recorded inspections, the facility has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Aug 27, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
55
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Oct 23, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Oct 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 12 corrected on site.
35
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jan 7, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ventilation hood unclean with heavy grease debris dripping into wok. COS: Employee cleaned the ventilation hood while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (v) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of: (I) Characteristics of the equipment and its use, (II) The type of food involved, (III) The amount of food residue accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken at meat sink sitting in standing water. COS: Water was turn on to complete thawing process. C/A: C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Current inspection report not posted. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored between unclean metal bar and wall at meat sink. COS: Knife was removed and placed at dish pit to be properly washed. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-cont...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light inside both prep top coolers not working. C/A: Advised to have repaired
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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