Druid Hills, DeKalb County

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

767 CLIFTON ROAD, NE ATLANTA, GA 30307

Food

Latest score

Mar 24, 2026

City

Druid Hills

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 891 violation

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed time/temperature control for safety food (chicken nuggets, hot dogs) holding below 135F (see asterisks in temperature log)

CA: 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

Corrected on Site: PIC took chicken nuggets and hot dogs back to main kitchen to reheat to 165 before hot holding

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control safety food buffalo chicken and hot dog in the hotbox near the service area is below 135F of hot holding temperature. Please see the temperature log, out of temperature foods were marked with asterisks. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above for hot holding. Advised the person in charge to reheat the food.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paper towel was not available at the handwashing sink in the prep area. Discussed with the person in charge that each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, a heated-air hand drying device.

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 ice machine has accumulated pink like organic matter. Discussed with the person in charge that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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: No

Observed single serve cups and service bowls were directly stored on the floor. Discussed with the person in charge that single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

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

Observed employee food items (Half & Half, fish) stored in the reach in cooler and walk in cooler with the restaurant food items. Discussed with the person in charge that areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.