Decatur, DeKalb County

FORD'S BBQ

350 MEAD ROAD, SUITE A&B DECATUR, GA 30030

Food
Latest score
90
Feb 18, 2026
City
Decatur
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.

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food container of cooked chicken wings stored in the Walk-In Cooler without any lid or covering. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC provided plastic covering for the container of chicken wings in the walk-in cooler

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed a food container of pickles sitting on the floor in the walk-in cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC moved food container of pickles to a shelf in the walk-in cooler.

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: Yes

Observed walls, floors, and ceilings in the main kitchen with food splatter and debris. Advised PIC to deep clean soon. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Observed a food container of pickles sitting on the floor in the walk-in cooler. COS: PIC moved food container 6 inches off of the floor and to a shelf in the walk-in cooler.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CA: 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. Observed an old inspection report with a score of a 97 posted in public view.

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

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observed walls and floors in the main kitchen with food splatter and debris. Advised PIC to deep clean soon.

Feb 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Observed a container of raw chicken sitting on top of raw salmon and directly next to raw beef and cooked chicken wings in Walk-In Cooler. COS: PIC rearranged food items based on their minimum cooking temperatures in WIC.

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

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken wings uncovered in Walk-In Cooler. COS- PIC provided plastic coverings for each container of chicken wings.

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

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed prep top coolers, the surface of countertops, steam table, 3-comp sink, stove/oven, warmer cabinet, and warmer drawers with debris and food residue. Advised PIC to clean food contact surfaces to prevent contamination of food items.