Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

ATL DELI CHEN

2000 CANDLER RD STE 16 DECATUR, GA 30032

Food
Latest score
86
Mar 27, 2026
City
Candler-McAfee
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 866 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp being prepped at the produce sink.

COS shrimp was removed from produce sink. Sink was cleaned and sanitized with chlorine based sanitizer.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water.

COS shrimp was removed from water and placed inside ice bath. Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

  1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or
  2. Completely submerged under running water: -At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, -With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and -For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two food handling employees, preparing food without hair restraints.

COS both employees placed on hats.

Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

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 exterior of reach in freezer unclean to sight and touch.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside patron and employee restrooms.

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table.

COS phone was removed.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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 interior of ice machine unclean to sight and touch.

Ice needs to be drained prior to cleaning and sanitizing ice machine.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility does not have most recent inspection in a location that is visible to patrons.

The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed single-service/use items stored on prep table outside of the original package.

Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

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 cardboard lining shelves throughout main kitchen.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service employee washing hands in the food preparation sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed partially cooked chicken wings cooling at room temperature. Observed coleslaw cooling for two hours inside reach-in cooler, based off rate of cooling the reach-in cooler would not be adequate enough. COS foods placed inside ice baths to cool.

Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

  1. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at 4-compartment sink. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-service/use items stored on prep table outside of the original package.

Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed trash receptacle in restroom without a lid. COS

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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 foods not being actively used stored uncovered: -prep top cooler (cut lettuce, cut tomatoes, raw tilapia) -reach in cooler (pickles, shredded carrots)

COS all items were covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper storage of chemicals inside kitchen: -2 cans of spray paint above dry seasonings -1 can of air freshener and 1 can of sanitizer spray above single service lids

COS all chemicals were moved to designated storage areas.

Poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility does not have most current food service permit. Permit must be obtained within 5 days.

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 cardboard lining shelves and countertops in main kitchen.