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Taste Buddz, located at 1749 Columbia Dr in Decatur, received a score of 62 points out of a possible 100 points during their 04/16/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom. COS. Paper towels were provided. CA. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
Violation #2:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed open pack of raw bacon stored above uncovered cooked chicken inside reach in cooler. COS food was stored to prevent cross contamination.
Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple containers of food including cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, salmon, mac n cheese sauce, cut tomatoes and vegetables stored inside reach in coolers uncovered. Food must remain covered when not being actively used or in the state of cooling.
Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed items stored as clean inside 4 compartment sink with food debris and cutting boards stored as clean with heavy build up of black organic matter. CA. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to discard cutting board.
Violation #5:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed TCS food items prepared on site (cheese sauce, pasta, shrimp, chicken) stored in reach in coolers without date marking. COS. items were date marked.
Violation #6:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items (rice, sugar) without handles. PIC advised that all dispensing equipment must have handles and handle stored pointing upwards above food to prevent bare hand contact with foods.
Violation #7:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(i) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed foil used to wrap counters beneath grill and clean utensil storage. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC advised to remove foil.
Violation #8:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
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)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy build of food debris inside and outside microwave and on shelf where microwave is stored. Observed mold like matter between gaskets of reach in coolers as well as build up grease and debris on equipment (refrigerators, crocks, microwave, bins used to store rice and sugar, small order printer). Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC advised to clean and maintain equipment.
Violation #9:
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed leaking pipe beneath 4 compartment sink. A plumbing system shall be repaired and maintained in good repair. PIC advised to seal area to prevent water running on floor.
Violation #10:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced. Observed floor and walls behind grill and cooking area that are unclean to sight and touch (accumulated grease and food debris). Walls and floor need to be thoroughly cleaned.
Violation #11:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed holes in corners of back door, and hole in wall in clean utensils storage room. Discussed with PIC that outer openings need to be sealed to prevent the entry of pests.
Violation #12:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed rodent droppings and one dead roach behind grease trap. Also observed rodent trap beneath 2 door reach in cooler. CA. The 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 and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC advised to have pest control treatment conducted by licensed pest control officer and provide report by 4.21.2025.
Additional remarks:
Observed employee health reporting agreements and V/D cleanup procedures.
Observed sanitizer at 4 compartment sink at 100ppm chlorine.
Food in reach in freezer frozen solid.
511-6-1-.10 Compliance Procedures: (o) (1) Voluntary Closure. A food service establishment that is graded as a “U” and does not earn at least a grade “C” within ten (10) days of receiving the “U” will be requested to voluntarily close until all violations are corrected and/or have enforcement action taken to suspend or revoke the food service permit.
511-6-1-.10 Compliance Procedures: (o) (2) Voluntary Closure. A food service establishment that is graded as a “U” on two consecutive routine inspections will be asked to voluntarily close until all violations are corrected and/or have enforcement action taken to suspend or revoke the food service permit.
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