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Other DeKalb County Permit: fs044-889518

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

116 Clairmont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

81 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-03-12
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
B (81) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-03-12 • Violations Cited: 8
Ref: insp_ga_fs044-889518_2026-03-12_22366
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12B Good Retail Practice

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee wearing jewelry on wrist and finger while preparing food.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observation: Observed that the food service permit was not posted in a conspicuous location visible to consumers. It was also noted that the food service permit invoice remains unpaid. Corrective Action: Facility was instructed to ensure the permit invoice is paid and that the valid permit is posted in a location clearly visible to the public once received. Violation: The food service permit must be paid and posted in a conspicuous location within the establishment where it is visible to consumers.

Item 14A Good Retail Practice

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed in-use utensils stored in standing water measuring below 135°F. At the time of inspection, tongs and a spoon were observed in standing water at 79°F. Utensils were removed for washing during the inspection.

Item 1-2A Critical / Risk Factor

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observation: Observed that no Person in Charge (PIC) was designated at the time of inspection. No individual was available to demonstrate knowledge of food safety requirements. Corrective Action: Facility was advised that a Person in Charge must be present during all hours of operation to oversee food safety practices. Violation: A Person in Charge must be designated and present at the food establishment during all hours of operation.

Item 2-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observation: Observed an employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation area. The employee was consuming coffee from a cup without a lid or straw in the food prep area. Corrective Action: Employee was instructed to remove the beverage from the food preparation area or place it in a closed container with a lid and straw. The beverage was addressed during the inspection. Violation: Employees may not consume beverages from open containers in food preparation or other restricted areas. Beverages must be in a closed container with a lid and straw and stored in a manner that prevents contamination.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. Upon arrival, no supply of hand cleaner was provided at the hand sink in the main kitchen nor at the bar hand sink. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Maintenance staff provided hand soap

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed buildup of pink and black slime in the interior of ice machine. Violation: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean to sight and touch to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: The ice machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before further use. Ice currently in the bin should be discarded, and only clean, sanitized bins may be used for customer service. Person in charge powered off ice machine and begin removing ice to clean machine

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed soil buildup hair strains and debris inside the ice bin located at the bar. The bin is used to store ice for customer use Violation: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils must be clean to sight and touch to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: The ice bin must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before further use. Ice currently in the bin should be discarded, and only clean, sanitized bins may be used for customer service.