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Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-001660

THE READING ROOM

429 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030

90 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-04-16
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (90) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-04-16 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001660_2026-04-16_23654
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12A Good Retail Practice

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed two bags of napkins sitting on the floor in the main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Item 16B Good Retail Practice

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices — Inspector Note: Observed a leak in the pipes under the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

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

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed a plant sitting in the hand-washing sink upon arrival CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee removed the plant from the handwashing sink.

A (97) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-10-20 • Violations Cited: 1
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001660_2025-10-20_23653
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12A Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Observed four cans of chickpeas stored on the floor in the main kitchen. COS: Food employee moved cans to a storage shelf in the dry storage area.