Belvedere Park, DeKalb County

CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT #850

3519 MEMORIAL DRIVE DECATUR, GA 30032

Food
Latest score
80
Nov 5, 2025
City
Belvedere Park
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. CA: TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded food.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F(See * on inspection report). CA: TCS foods must hot hold at 135F or above. COS- food held under 4 hours reheated to 165F.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered at the time of inspection. CA: All food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS- PIC covered food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pink slime and black build up in the ice machine at the time of inspection. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed top of deep freezer used for food preparation-( slicing tomatoes) . The lid of the freezer is rusted and uncleanable. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC to not use the top of the deep freezer to prep foods until it is repaired and easily clean able. Discussed with PIC that a cutting board can be used.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Boxes of food stored directly on the ground in WIF. CA: All food and single used items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground.

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded food.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F(See * on inspection report). Advised PIC that TCS foods must hot hold at 135F or above. COS- food reheated to 165F.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy accumulation of black build up in all drink nozzles at the time of inspection. CA: Food and non- food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- drink nozzles removed and moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Discussed with PIC to not used the nozzles until they are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of black build up in the interior of ice machine. CA: food and non- food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC started to melt ice and and stated he will clean and sanitize ice machine before it is used again.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed equipment with an accumulation of grease and food debris. CA: all food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walls in disrepair in main kitchen.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- food put on ice and/ or moved to walk in cooler to cooler more rapidly.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired CFSM certificate. Discussed with PIC that each food service facility shall have a certified food safety manager. Discussed with PIC that they have 30 days to obtain CFSM.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed build up on drink nozzles. Discussed with PIC that drink nozzles shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC moved nozzles to 3 compartment sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food and grease build up under fryers.