Brookhaven, DeKalb County

GRINDHOUSE KILLER BURGERS

2565 APPLE VALLEY RD BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319

Food
Latest score
93
Dec 12, 2025
City
Brookhaven
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.

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the menu does not include a consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods nor a mark to indicate which products are. Restaurant serves beef hamburgers "to order."

CA: If an animal food is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Correct by 12/22/25, send proof of correction to Kate O'Brien

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed frozen dairy mixtures thawing in containers in produce sink.

CA: Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only...Ready-to-eat food such as potatoes, soups, chili, sauces, etc., may be thawed, rehydrated, or cooled after cooking in the sink if the sink is cleaned and sanitized before ready to eat food is placed in the sink and again before washing whole, raw fruits and vegetables. This does not apply to ready to eat food that is served as raw or undercooked animal foods.

COS: PIC moved containers to the other prep sink, not designated for produce.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 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 tomatoes, lettuce, and shredded cheese at prep top cooler stored above 41F. COS - food discarded and replaced with backup food items already in temp from walk in cooler

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed carrots, celery, and relish stored under prep top cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. COS - food covered by plastic wrap

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee touch ready to eat foods with bare hands. COS - food discarded and employee was educated on proper handling of ready to eat foods.

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 several food items stored under prep top cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. COS - PIC covered food to prevent contamination.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current facility permit is not posted in facility. Expired permit form 6/30/23 is still posted. Informed PIC to check email of updated permit.