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DeKalb County
Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-000887

ATLANTA BBQ CHICKEN

319 W Ponce De Leon Ave W, Decatur, GA 30030

86 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-03-20
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: 2026-03-20 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-000887_2026-03-20_23191
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed visible daylight at back exit door next to walk in cooler with door tightly closed. Discussed with person in charge, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents filling or closing holes/openings and other gaps along the door frame.

Item 1-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Certified Food Protection Manager — Inspector Note: No Certified Food Manager for establishment. The facility does not currently have a Certified Food Safety Manager. The previous CFSM is no longer employed at the establishment. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation Management must obtain CFSM certification within 30 days

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed the dish machine’s available chlorine sanitizer concentration to be below 50 ppm, as indicated by test strips, which is below the required minimum strength. Discussed requirements with the person in charge. Advised discontinuing use of the dish machine until proper sanitizer concentration is achieved. Chlorine sanitizer must be maintained at a minimum concentration as specified by the manufacturer’s instructions.