Belvedere Park, DeKalb County

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1303-B COLUMBIA DR DECATUR, GA 30034

Food
Latest score
80
Mar 10, 2026
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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 809 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 food cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report . Discussed with PIC that TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS- food put on ice and moved to cooler to cool more rapidly. food held longer than 4 hrs discarded.

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 ( rice and pasta) hot holding in cambro below 135F. See * on inspection report. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS- food moved to walk in cooler to cool.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surfaces ( plates, cooking equipment, utensils) stored as clean observed with heavy accumulation of food debris and food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Discussed with PIC to clean all food contact surfaces and to cover items not in constant use.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed organic growth in the interior of ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC cut off ice machine and stated ice will be removed and ice machine will be washed, rinsed and sanitized before use.

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 microwave uncleaned and rusted. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be in good repair and cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. PIC stated she will voluntarily discard microwave.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3 residential sprays like raid stored in the facility. CA: Residential pest control is not allowed in food service establishment. Only commercial professional pest control is allowed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelves lines with plastic bags. CA: General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

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: Yes

Observed food and grease buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. CA: All equipment, containers and carts shall be stored clean in good repair. Discussed with PIC to deep clean main kitchen.

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 ceiling tiles missing and with water damage. Observed walls with grease and food build up throughout kitchen. Discussed with PIC to repair tiles and deep clean kitchen within 72 hours.

Feb 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 936 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gnats in main kitchen.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

most recent inspection report and CFSM certification not posted at the time of inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowl in dry food ingredient. Observed handle of scoop directly touching dry food ingredient. CA: Only scoops with handles shall be stored in dry food ingredients with the handles stored above the dry food ingredient. COS- bowl removed and scoop stored properly.

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 food and grease buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. CA: All equipment, containers and carts shall be stored clean in good repair. Discussed with PIC to deep clean main kitchen.

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 heavy accumulation of grease buildup on walls throughout facility.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: An excessive amount of personal items were found stored within the facility, alongside catering equipment in the storage room. CA: The facility must ensure that personal items are stored separately from catering and food service equipment. Discussed with PIC to remove personal items like tire, clothing, shoes etc.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report . Discussed with PIC that TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS- food put on ice and moved to cooler to cool more rapidly. food held longer than 4 hrs discarded.