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DeKalb County
Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-002133

MASTER PHO

5145 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30340

90 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-03-25
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Official Inspection History

1 recorded inspection
A (90) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-03-25 • Violations Cited: 4
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-002133_2026-03-25_23985
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Facility does not have a permit posted. Facility has a balance of unpaid fee with DeKalb Public Health. Owner called office to get invoice. CA:Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Item 14A Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed handles of tongs directly touching sliced oranges in the prep top cooler. Observed handles of tongs directly touching bean sprouts in prep top cooler. COS: Food employee removed to 3 compartment sink. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Item 1-2A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, no person in charge designated. COS: Owner arrived during middle of inspection. CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

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

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed hand sink by mechanical warewashing machine with no hand drying provision upon arrival. COS: Employee restocked with paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf