North Decatur, DeKalb County

TIN DRUM ASIAN KITCHEN

1565 CHURCH ST STE 510 DECATUR, GA 30033

Food
Latest score
85
Feb 11, 2026
City
North Decatur
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

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 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 853 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

observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored next to cooked meats and above cooked salmon and chicken, and raw chicken stored above raw eggs.

  1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

COS - PIC re-organized walk-in cooler

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no water pressure at main kitchen hand sink (near fryers).

CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Send proof of correction to inspector by 2/25/26

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report from 6/27/24 posted at facility with score of 89, most recent inspection was 7/14/25 with a score of 75.

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.

Corrected on site, PIC posted new inspection report at end of inspection.

Jul 14, 2025

Followup

Score: 757 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: Yes

Observed serval TCS food items in prep top coolers cold holding above 41F (see* on temperature log) COS - food placed in Reach in freezer to cool down to temperature and/or discarded

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Facilty does not have a current person in charge for facility while management is not there. Designated employee as person in charge.

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 serveral food items stored under prep top uncovered and subject to contamination (chicken wings, onions, red peppers, cut vegetables, lettuce). Food covered with plastic lid

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed acculamation of pink slime and black debris in ice machine. COS - employee cleaned ice machine

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water unavailable at employee hand washing sink near facility fryers. CA: hand sinks must provide a hot and cold-water supply for hand washing at all times.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection score not posted within facility. Inspection score of 89 from 6/27/24 is posted.

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 ceiling area above fryer accumulated with grease. Informed PIC to clean ceiling above fryer area often to prevent grease dripping into food.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 756 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 several food items stored under prep top and above prep top coolers cold holding above 41F (see * on temperature log). COS - food was placed in reach in freezer to cool down to temperature

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink out of cup with no lid or straw at boba bar area. COS - informed employee drinking beverages and food items are only allowed in designated areas. drinking beverages are only allowed with a cup, lid and straw.

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 several food items stored under prep top cooler uncovered and subject to contamination (mushrooms, bean sprouts, onions, cabbage, green beans) COS - food was covered with a plastic wrap

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several gnats throughout main kitchen area and dish washing area.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed most current food permit not paid for or posted at the time of inspection.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(cc) - warewashing, automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer at dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine residual. Informed not to use dish machine until Ecolab comes to establish to fix sanitizer issue.

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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 near dish cleaning area not stocked with soap or any other hand cleaning provisions. COS - soap was placed at hand sink

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 under prep top cooler uncovered and subject to cross contamination. COS - lid was placed on food items for coverage and 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

Observed most current food permit not posted. The current permit posted is from 2023

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling area above fryer accumulated with grease. Informed PIC to clean ceiling above fryer area often to prevent grease dripping into food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris, water, and grease buildup on kitchen floor throughout entire facility. Informed PIC to maintain floor by cleaning daily.

Mar 6, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.