Brookhaven, DeKalb County

SOUTHERN FIRE KITCHEN

3375 BUFORD HWY STE 1050 BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329

Food

Latest score

Apr 9, 2026

City

Brookhaven

County

DeKalb

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an unlabeled working container (spray bottle) of undiluted bleach stored at warewashing sink. Undiluted bleach may not be used on food contact surfaces.

CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

Corrected on Site: Bottle was labeled as bleach and staff were instructed to not use on dishes or other food contact surfaces

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in secondary kitchen not easily accessible as it was blocked by a prep table. COS - employee moved prep table to be able to access sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand sink in secondary kitchen. COS - employee placed paper towels at sink

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 soil buildup substance accumulating on the sides of ice bin. CA: all food contact surfaces must be kept cleaned and maintained at all times.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout facility.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes being stored in hand sink in main kitchen. Informed employees that hand sink is to be used for hand washing only. COS - employee removed dishes.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food containers and spices not properly labeled with common name of food. COS - employee wrote common food item name with sharpie.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most current inspection report not posted. Informed PIC food facility permit must be posted at all times.