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DeKalb County
Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-002199

Steak N Shake

2845 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

92 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-07-30
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (92) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-07-30 • Violations Cited: 3
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-002199_2026-07-30_24046
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12C Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed wet wiping cloths in-use stored inside 2 sanitizer buckets measuring <200PPM Quats. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC remade the sanitizer buckets and were retested at 200PPM

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed the bottom of 2 reach-in cooler unclean to sight with food debris accumulation. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed the inside of the sweet tea urn dispenser unclean with residue present. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: The sweet tea urn was pulled and cleaned at the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection

B (86) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-12-17 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-002199_2025-12-17_24045
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 13A Good Retail Practice

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed no inspection report posted in the drive-thru window. CA: Advised PIC 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.

Item 15C Good Retail Practice

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed rust along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Item 18 Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Upon arrival observed the side door propped open with a rock. CA: Advised PIC. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. 3. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (i) Solid and tight-fitting; (ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and (iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. 4. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (iii) Other effective means. 5. The requirement in paragraph 4 of this subsection does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition. COS: PIC closed the door during time of inspection

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

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food employee cellphone stored on the prep table next to the grill while preparing burgers. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. COS: Food employee removed the cellphone and sanitized the the food contact surface during time of inspection

Item 8-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed 2 chemical spray bottles stored under the front hand sink without any label. CA: Advised PIC Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: PIC discarded the spray bottles