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Other DeKalb County Permit: fs044-885785

NEWK'S EXPRESS CAFE

305 Brookhaven Avenue, DeKalb, GA A1100

91 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-05-26
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (91) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-05-26 • Violations Cited: 1
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-885785_2026-05-26_21745
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items cold-holding above 41F (see asterisks on temperature log). CA: 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 COS: Items were placed on ice to recondition/cool-down as they had only been out of temperature for a short period of time due to defrost mode on cooler; see second temperatures recorded in temperature log.

B (80) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-09-09 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-885785_2025-09-09_21744
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12B Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed several employees with apple watches or wrist jewelry on while prepping food items. COS- wrist jewelry removed

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink near dish machine and office without any hand cleaning liquid or soap. COS- management replaced soap

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink near soup station blocked by cart. COS - management moved cart to make sink easily accessible.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed pink slime and moldlike substance on interior of ice bin. COS - management cleaned substance

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items cold holding above 41F (see* on temperature log) items discarded (sandwich meats) or placed in ice bath to cool down to temperature (lettuce)