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Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-000135

ATL DELI CHEN

2000 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

86 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-03-27
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
B (86) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-03-27 • Violations Cited: 6
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-000135_2026-03-27_22853
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11C Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed raw shrimp thawing in stagnant water. COS shrimp was removed from water and placed inside ice bath. Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: -At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, -With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and -For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

Item 12B Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Observed two food handling employees, preparing food without hair restraints. COS both employees placed on hats. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed exterior of reach in freezer unclean to sight and touch.

Item 17A Good Retail Practice

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: Observed uncovered trash receptacles inside patron and employee restrooms. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

Item 17D Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employee cellphone stored on prep table. COS phone was removed.

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed raw shrimp being prepped at the produce sink. COS shrimp was removed from produce sink. Sink was cleaned and sanitized with chlorine based sanitizer.