North Druid Hills, DeKalb County

KALE ME CRAZY

2929 NE NORTH DRUID HILLS ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
91
Apr 23, 2026
City
North Druid Hills
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.

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 a container of raw salmon stored above a container of basil inside the small 2-door reach-in cooler and a container of raw shelled eggs stored above avocado inside the prep top reach-in next to the dump sink. CA: Advised PIC food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged food items

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 787 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 TCS food items holding at temperaturea above 41*F stored inside 2 side by side prep top coolers next to the hand sink in the main kitchen (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC . 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. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival cashier stated no person in charge was present. CA: Advised PIC There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: Food employee contacted high ups during time of inspection who arrived within 15 minutes

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 food employees handling food with jewelry on the wrist. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employees removed jewelry and washed hands during time of inspection

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored inside bulk containers of seasonings and rice with the handles in direct contact with the product. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with the handle above the food items. COS: Utensils removed during time of inspection

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 prep top coolers holding TCS food items measuring 43*F ambient during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified

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 heavy dust accumulation along the fan inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

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: Yes

Observed employee cellphone stored on 2 prep tables and an employees purse stored below the prep table next to container lids. CA: Advised PIC Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Food employees relocated items and placed inside lockers and prep tables were sanitized

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 896 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: No

Observed side table can opener with debris present along the metal strip stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed and placed at the 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food employee handling food with bracelets on both wrist during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC instructed food employee to remove jewelry and wash hands during time of inspection

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed knive stored between 2 prep top coolers during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

  1. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food. COS: PIC removed the knive and stored inside the 3-compartment sink to be washed, and sanitized during time of inspection

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored down inside bulk container of almond butter and quinoa and another scoop down inside quinoa on the prep top. CA: Advised PIC Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;. COS: PIC removed scoops and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several cutting boards heavily stained with deep cut grooves. CA: Advised PIC . Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

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 cellphones and personal water bottles stored on prep table in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC removed all personal items and sanitized surface during time of inspection

Sep 13, 2023

Initial

Score: 963 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee preparing food with a watch and bracelets on. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employee removed jewelry and washed hands

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several wet wiping clothes stored on food contact surfaces during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC in between use wiping clothes shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food platter inside 2 door reach-in freezer during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues