Scottdale, DeKalb County

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & FISH

3358 E PONCE DE LEON AVE SCOTTDALE, GA 30079

Food
Latest score
83
Apr 16, 2026
City
Scottdale
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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 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 TCS food(curry chicken) cold stored above 41F in the 2 door reach in cooler. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded food.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed two containers of food stored in 2 door reach in cooler uncovered. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Advised PIC food must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - Outdoor Cooking(P,Pf) (y) Outdoor Cooking and Service of Food.

  1. For special events, foods requiring only cooking may be prepared, if served immediately, in an outside area on the premises of a permitted food service establishment. Prior approval must be obtained from the Health Authority. P

  2. The presentation of food orders and limited table side finishing, such as tossing salad and flaming desserts, is permissible from a permitted food service establishment in an adjoining outdoor seating area. Outdoor salad bars or unenclosed dessert carts are prohibited. P

  3. Outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers may be allowed on the premises of a food service establishment with the approval of the Health Authority if the following requirements are met: Pf

(i) The cooking equipment is used only for cooking bulk volume of meats and poultry such as hams, chicken or beef and not as a grill for cooking individual orders; P

(ii) Within the food service establishment, all meats and poultry will be placed within clean and sanitized containers and then covered prior to being carried to the cooking equipment; P

(iii) All of the meat and poultry will be placed at one time onto cooking surfaces of cooking equipment that has been preheated and then cooked as required in subsection (5) of this Rule. Once meats have completed the cooking process, they will be placed in a clean and sanitized food grade container, using separate utensils from handling raw meats and poultry and then covered and transported into the food service establishment for further processing and service. No food preparation other than seasoning will be allowed at outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers; P

(iv) Utensils and food shall not be left outside of the cooking equipment or outside of the food service establishment; P

(vi) Outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be protected with permanent overhead protection and placed on an easily cleanable surface such as smooth finished concrete; Pf

(vii) Outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be equipped with closable lids and kept closed except for cleaning and working with food such as turning and seasoning; Pf

(viii) The outside cooking area shall be designed and constructed so as to control the presence of vermin; Pf and

(ix) The outside cooking area shall be designed and constructed so as to facilitate the ease of routine cleaning and to promote good sanitation.

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 pitted flooring and floors and walls throughout the kitchen heavily soiled. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean the facility and fill pitted flooring.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 837 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired Food Manager Certification (1/2020), current food handler certification observed. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager, to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Must obtain within 30 days.

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 multiple containers of food, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables (Bok choy) and potatoes inside reach 2 door cooler uncovered. Informed PIC foods must be stored covered to prevent possible contamination.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering. Discussed with PIC that outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be protected with permanent overhead protection and placed on an easily cleanable surface such as smooth finished concrete.

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 pots stored as clean with visible food debris. COS Pots sent to be washed and sanitized.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The hand wash sink contained a drip pan underneath the sink. Observed water from sink drain into drip pan. Observed employee restroom sink knob and at 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Knob is missing. CA: All plumbing shall function in good repair. PIC to repair hand wash sink immediately.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bulk containers of jerk seasonings, sugar, microwave, patty warmer, freezer and shelves unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 pitted flooring throughout main kitchen as well as floors and walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen. Advised to thoroughly clean to sight and touch and fill pitted flooring.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 894 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired Food Manager Certification (1/2020). Advised must to have current CFSM within 30 days.

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 multiple containers of onions, rice and peas, cabbage as well as multiple containers of seasonings uncovered throughout main kitchen area. Informed PIC foods must be stored covered to prevent possible contamination. Discussed with PIC food shall be stored covered.

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: Yes

Observed container units of salt, seasonings, and shelving heavily soiled and unclean to sight an touch. Observed similar uncleanliness of containers in outdoor shed area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors and walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen. Advised to thoroughly clean to sight and touch