Chinese eatery in Cherokee has health violations

An inspector said employee training is needed at China House restaurant in Cherokee County to ensure proper food safety.

The restaurant has a provisional food permit but still has critical health safety issues.

For example, the back door was left wide open with food uncovered in the kitchen and the sushi bar during the Jan. 4 health inspection.

Cabbage, cooked noodles and chicken on the counter had no temperature controls. Sushi rice had no written time controls. In addition, there was no consistent date marking system for discarding foods.

Shrimp and chicken thawed in sinks did not have adequate water running over them. And a bag of pot stickers was left on top of the freezer to thaw out.

Fried foods were draining on paper menus instead of paper towels or other proper equipment.

Employees left personal food and drinks all over the kitchen instead of keeping them in a designated area.

The restaurant passed the routine inspection but will be reinspected.

CHINA HOUSE

6199 Ga. 92, Acworth. Score: 71/C

ACROSS METRO ATLANTA

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El Nopalito Mexican Restaurant, 840 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 91/A

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Waffle House, 3635 Austell Road, Marietta. 73/C

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Cinco Mexican Cantina, 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta. 90/A

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Wendy’s, 3504 Chamblee Tucker Road, Chamblee. 97/A

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