Thai Ginger

5399 Bells Ferry Rd Ste 200, Acworth, GA 30102

Southeast Asian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Thai Ginger has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Thai Ginger was last inspected on Mar 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

That's lower than the typical Acworth restaurant, which scores around 93. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 8, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food in residential cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was about 46°F. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. NOTE: residential coolers are not permitted for storage of TCS foods at food service establishments. If cooler cannot maintain minimum cold holding temperature then cooler must be replaced with a commercial unit. Ambient temperature of cooler must be ~37°F. This was noted on previous inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed coconut soup being hot held at 97°F on counter. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed cabbage spinner/dryer visibly dirty with old pieces of cabbage in various areas. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must clean within 72 hours or before next use, which ever comes first.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed clean utensils stored face down in two different dirty containers. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed significant build-up along blade of meat grinder. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must purchase a small brush that allows for tight areas across blades to be cleaned. Must clean grinder within 72 hours or before next use, whichever comes first.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed shelf of unfinished wood to left of soda dispenser. Unfinished wood is not cleanable and is not permitted for use in food service establishments. Must seal to allow for easy cleaning.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed gasket of reach-in cooler in disrepair. Must replace.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp prepared on 11/19/24 not date marked when brought out of freezer yesterday (12/5/24). Must date mark any time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods with the date they were thawed, and use or discard within 7 days. Health Authority will email helpful handout on date marking. COS by adding date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed ice being dumped in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. Also observed Brita filter over faucet of handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing. Must remove Brita filter.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Jan 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several foods prepared onsite not date marked. Must write the dates and use with in 7 days of preparation. COS by writing dates. Observed cooked foods not date marked when pulled from the freezer. Must write the date when taken out from the freezer and use with in 7 days of taking out.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks not stored in designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed several employees handling/preparing food in the kitchen after/ at the time I walked into the kitchen. Must wear hair nets before starting the work.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Ginger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Ginger on file is from Mar 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Ginger?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thai Ginger.

How does Thai Ginger compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Thai Ginger most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has Thai Ginger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thai Ginger have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Thai Ginger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Thai Ginger inspected?

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

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