On June 25, food inspectors of the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments performed their routine inspections. This included food establishments in Atlanta and its metro areas. Golden Palace, a Lawrenceville-based restaurant, scored 69 in the same inspection.
Please note that the score mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on June 25. It may not demonstrate the future health inspection status of the metro Atlanta restaurant.
Highlights
- Golden Palace, a metro Atlanta restaurant, failed a recent routine health inspection.
- Food inspectors noted live roaches, dirty utensils, wrong food storage temperatures, and more violations.
- Due to the violations observed, the GNR Health Department offered the Lawrenceville restaurant a low score of 69.
Golden Palace
Food items at Golden Palace (Source: goldenpalacega.com)
- Where: 2100 Riverside Pkwy #106, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, United States
- When: June 25, 2025
- Score: 69 (U)
Patrons visit this Lawrenceville food establishment for Chinese and Thai delicacies. However, Golden Palace was cited for multiple violations during the June 25 inspection. The person in charge (PIC) had an inadequate understanding of foodborne illnesses and their symptoms.
The PIC could not explain the cleaning procedures for a vomiting/diarrheal incident at Golden Palace as well. However, the violation was corrected on-site after the inspectors’ suggestion.
Food inspectors also observed three dented cans at the Metro Atlanta facility. Taking corrective action, the staff moved them to their designated area to return the cans to the supplier.
The food packages at Golden Palace were exposed to potential contamination. Further, its ice machine, utensils, and food-contact surfaces needed cleaning.
Several food items, including shrimp, were kept for cold holding at incorrect temperatures. The on-site inspectors suggested Golden Palace’s staff maintain it at 41°F (5°C) or below. This issue was corrected during the routine inspection.
The food prep staff kept stored used utensils in room-temperature water. While taking pauses between cooking, they kept the utensils in the wrong areas. After suggestions by the inspectors, Golden Palace’s staff corrected these violations on-site.
The walk-in cooler had incorrect food temperatures at the Lawrenceville facility. The warewashing machine, sink compartments, and drainboards were dirty. Food inspectors noted live roaches in the kitchen at the food establishment.
Golden Palace’s detailed inspection report can be found online.
Follow-up Inspection
In their report, food inspectors of the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments stated that they would return for a reinspection. A follow-up inspection is expected for Golden Palace on or before July 3, 2025.
The report further notes that the inspectors will perform another routine inspection in a year from now.
Routine inspections help ensure restaurants remain in compliance with health codes across Atlanta and its metro areas. By maintaining the same, food establishments can expect a smooth ride in Atlanta’s culinary world.
