Peking

135 Broad St., Hawkinsville, GA 31036

Chinese

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Peking four times, with records going back to 2024. Peking was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Hawkinsville restaurants, the typical score is 90; Peking is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Multiple food items like sugar, salt, flour and other seasonings by the stove are stored in small square pans with no lids. CA: Food must be stored covered in between uses to prevent overhead cross contamination. COS: Items that were not covered were covered with lids.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Lights in both the dry storage area for the "to-go" containers and underneath the vent hood are absolutely gone and possess no bulbs within their sockets. CA: Lighting in the food prep, storage, and service area shall be adequate to provide 50 foot candles of brightness. CA: Fix lights in affected areas by next inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Couple of dead roaches noticed in the area by the "to-go" containers. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS: Dead insects swept up.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed mayonnaise sitting out in the dry storage area, previously opened. The mayo was sitting at 73F. After further questioning it had been opened the previous day. Item was sitting in area with other goods and not in a designated spot for "employee only" items but was placed among the unopened containers of mayo as if it were to be used with their usual receipes. TCS food for cold holding and food that is labeled "refrigerate after opening" must be maintained at the proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below. COS: Owner voluntarily discarded mayonnaise.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: No lights observed in the area holding all of the "to-go" containers and utensils. Lighting in the food prep, storage, and service area shall be adequate to provide 50 foot candles of brightness. CA: Fix Lights ASAP.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of grease and food residue around grill and fryer area. Non-food contact surfaces and equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup of residue and food particles.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple foods in the freezer stored while uncovered. Food items, unless being cooled, shall be stored covered to prevent potential contamination. COS: Covered during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed chicken that was cooked to 165 previously before the lunch open. Owner discarded after I mentioned the temperature, but based on the conversation I had with the owner it appears as though they were using the chicken prior to it cooling down to the proper temperature. TCS food that is cooked and then cooled to save for reheating must properly cool to the 41 degree cold hold temperature prior to reheating unless there are tim procedures set in place, with prior approval from the Health Department.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed no lights under vetilation hood functioning. Lighting in food prep, storage, and service area shall be adequate to provide 50 foot candles of brightness. CA: Fix lights.

511-6-1.07(3)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peking on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peking?

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

How does Peking compare to other restaurants in Hawkinsville?

Peking most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hawkinsville average of 90.

Has Peking's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peking 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 Peking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peking is inspected around two times per year on average.

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