STONE MOUNTAIN, DeKalb County

KING'S SOUTHERN DELIGHT

4958 REDAN RD STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088

Food
Latest score
96
Jun 2, 2026
City
STONE MOUNTAIN
County
DeKalb
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a box of chicken and bags of frozen vegetables on the walk in freezer floor. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: In a clean, dry location. Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in freezer unclean with food debris accumulation on the floor and shelving surfaces. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. CA: he presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Please email invoice of pest control to Keyandra.Turner1@dph.ga.gov within 5 business days.

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 areas between equipment throughout kitchen and front food service unclean to sight and touch with grease buildup and left over food debris. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of pushcarts. Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease in main kitchen near storage racks. Observed accumulated food debris, bloods and grease on kitchen floor of Walk in Cooler.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC has been advised to email signed agreement forms to Keyandra.Turner1@dph.ga.gov by close of business.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal containers of pasta and chicken being stored on walk-in freezer floor. CA: ood Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded food items into trash and took metal containers to wash area.

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 areas between equipment throughout kitchen and front food service unclean to sight and touch with grease buildup and left over food debris. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dinning tables being use in front service area. CA: In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storage, or warewashing areas. PIC will remove tables to ensure customers do not dine in.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Turbo Air reach in cooler not cold holder to 41F or below. Ambient temperature for unit is 46F. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d). COS all TCS foods American sliced cheese, cream cheese and salmon patty mix are relocated to the walk in cooler to cool more rapidly.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of food being stored on the walk-in-freezer floor. Ca: Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired food service permit. Facility is given 5 days to pay fees and obtain current food service permit.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop without handle being stored in the cornbread mix. Ca: .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, etc.

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 shelving inside walk-in cooler and throughout kitchen unclean to sight and touch with grease buildup and left over food debris. Ca: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(j) - ventilation hood system filters, designed to be readily removable for cleaning (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling vent above the prep area in the front food service unclean to sight and touch with a heavy accumulation of dust and debris. Observed missing ceiling tile above the three compartment sink in the main kitchen. Ca: (j) Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters. Filters or other grease extracting equipment shall be designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement if not designed to be cleaned in place.

Oct 17, 2023

Followup

Score: 914 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 a food handler empty food contents, rinse a rag off and refill a container of water at the hand sink nearest the steam table. COS food handler is educated on the proper use for hand sinks.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly activity throughout kitchen. Advised to seek license pest control.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets to Vulcan warming units in disrepair. Discussed the following repair/replace gaskets immediately.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rolling carts and shelving inside the walk in cooler unclean to sight and touch with left over food debris and build up. As discussed with person in charge nonfood contact equipment shall be cleaned frequently to avoid build up.

Sep 20, 2023

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed salmon patty mix being stored in the Turbo air reach in cooler not cold holding at 41F or below at the time of inspection. See temperature log * for TCS food not cold holding at 41F or below. As discussed all TCS foods shall be relocated to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

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 white rice being stored in a rice cooker not hot holding at 135F or above. Observed white rice being held in the Hot Logix warmer not hot holding at 135F or above. See temperature log * for TCS foods not cold holding at 135F or above.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no soap or hand drying provisions at hand sink nearest the front food service line. Observed no drying provisions at the hand sink inside the main kitchen area. COS employee restocks paper towel dispenser at the hand sink located nearest the front food service.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge is not able to provide fecal and vomit clean up procedures or fecal and vomit spill kit. As discussed a food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment.

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 knife handle in direct contact with prepared cornbread at the time of the inspection. Observed scooping handle for white sugar in direct contact with the sugar.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(d) - restriction (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed approximately six cans of Raid roach spray throughout the front service and main kitchen area. As discussed facility shall seek a licensed pest control. Pest control documentation must be emailed to Krystal.Ruiz@dph.ga.gov no later than 9/22/23.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rolling carts and shelving inside the walk in cooler unclean to sight and touch with left over food debris and build up. As discussed with person in charge nonfood contact equipment shall be cleaned frequently to avoid build up.