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DeKalb County
Fast Food DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-001921

Burger King

571 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30030

89 B
Most Recent Score
Good
Routine • 2026-07-07
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
B (89) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-07 • Violations Cited: 10
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001921_2026-07-07_23841
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12B Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: CA: 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed one employee scooping fries without a hairnet. COS: PIC instructed him to wear a hairnet.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Observed no inspection report posted at the drive-thru window.

Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: CA:Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Observed no permit posted. CA: Printed permit and provided to PIC.

Item 14B Good Retail Practice

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Observed dishes stored clean still wet and stacked as to not allow for air drying. Discussed with PIC that dishes must be stacked in such a way so that they are able to fully air dry, and that dishes cannot be store wet.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed accumulation of grease, dust, and food residue on equipment throughout the main kitchen including: - front and underneath deep fryers - pass-through warmer - inside and outside of freezer in the front next to the deep fryers - shelving inside the walk in cooler - floors and walls of the walk in cooler

Item 17A Good Retail Practice

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen unclean.

Item 17A Good Retail Practice

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned — Inspector Note: CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed plumbing fixtures in both restrooms unclean.

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

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal beverage cups and belongings stored on the central prep table. COS: PIC removed and discarded cups and belongings.

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

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed ice machine under drink machine near drive thru window with the door open. COS: PIC closed ice machine door. Discussed with PIC that the door must remain closed at all times when not in use to avoid contamination.

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed dishes stored clean with food debris. COS: PIC removed and placed in dish area to be re-washed. Discussed with PIC that the dishes should be looked at and all dishes stored unclean must be washed, air dried, and stored clean.

B (80) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-10-14 • Violations Cited: 7
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001921_2025-10-14_23840
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12B Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: 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. Observed food worker not wearing a hair restraint while preparing hamburgers and chicken sandwiches for customer's order. COS: Food worker obtained a hair restraint. Corrected On-Site.

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

Personal cleanliness — Inspector Note: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Observed food worker wearing wrist watch while preparing hamburgers and chicken sandwiches for customers order. COS: Food worker removed wrist watch. Corrected On-Site.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed an accumulation of grease and dust particles on exterior of deep fryers in main kitchen.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Observed outer opening between rear exit door and door frame in the rear food storage and non food storage area.

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

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a continuous paper towel system that supplies the user with a clean paper towel. Hand wash sink in male restroom observed without paper towel. COS: PIC replenished paper towel. Corrected On-Site.

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. Observed approximately 5 pounds of sliced tomatoes,Five, 5 pound packets of sliced american cheese tested, 12 quarts of Light heavy cream and 3 packets of chopped iceberg lettuce tested between a range of 44-45 F in walk in cooler at rear of establishment. As per PIC said food items were placed in walk in cooker one day prior inspection. Ambient temperature of equipment was 43F. COS: All food items were discarded by PIC. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Item 6-1B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper hot holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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. Observed, Breaded chicken patties and fish fillets tested at 107 and 111 respectively in warmer in front food prep area. COS: All food items were reheated to at least 165F by PIC. Corrected On-Site.