Scottdale, DeKalb County

BURGER KING

571 DEKALB INDUSTRIAL WAY DECATUR, GA 30030

Food
Latest score
80
Oct 14, 2025
City
Scottdale
County
DeKalb
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 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

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. Observed approximately 5 pounds of sliced tomatoes,Five, 5 pound packets of sliced american cheese tested, 12 quarts of Light heavy cream and 3 packets of chopped iceberg lettuce tested between a range of 44-45 F in walk in cooler at rear of establishment. As per PIC said food items were placed in walk in cooker one day prior inspection. Ambient temperature of equipment was 43F. COS: All food items were discarded by PIC. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. Observed, Breaded chicken patties and fish fillets tested at 107 and 111 respectively in warmer in front food prep area. COS: All food items were reheated to at least 165F by PIC. Corrected On-Site.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a continuous paper towel system that supplies the user with a clean paper towel. Hand wash sink in male restroom observed without paper towel. COS: PIC replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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. Observed food worker wearing wrist watch while preparing hamburgers and chicken sandwiches for customers order. COS: Food worker removed wrist watch. Corrected On-Site.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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. Observed food worker not wearing a hair restraint while preparing hamburgers and chicken sandwiches for customer's order. COS: Food worker obtained a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Observed outer opening between rear exit door and door frame in the rear food storage and non food storage area.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed an accumulation of grease and dust particles on exterior of deep fryers in main kitchen.

Mar 4, 2025

Initial

Score: 934 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(c)] 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, observed egg grill not properly clean. Small appliance with flat grill plate black from previous cooking. Informed PIC to clean surface of small grill daily to prevent food surface contamination that can lead to potential bacteria growth.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed oven with cooked grease buildup on interior surface of the oven. Observed cookie display container located on front counter not properly cleaned.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(a) - plumbing system, approved (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Repair water in women's restroom (low water pressure). Repair leaking faucet and pipe with hand sink. Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture (repair)

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(5)(h)] Observed women's restroom with low water pressure

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

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)] Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, observed walk-in cooler with missing exterior door handle (disrepair).Observed dumpster open and grease on the grounds. Observed utility lines unnecessarily exposed over fry holding area. Observed floor tile missing grout and missing tile pieces. Observed handwashing sink leaking water from pipe underneath sink (repair). Observed vents with dust buildup.