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PALM TREE CARIBBEAN CUISINE receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

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7245 ROCKBRIDGE RD SW LITHONIA, GA 30058

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PALM TREE CARIBBEAN CUISINE received a B, scoring 88 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jun 16, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

88/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The report states: “Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.” [2]

The report states: “Rodent Bait Stations.” [3]

The report states: “Controlling Pests.” [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Item 4-2B
    Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. At the time of inspection observed food storage shelves and multiple food storage containers with a heavy accumulation of encrusted food, dust and grease residue above food preparation tables in the main kitchen. Person in charge was advised to wash , rinse and sanitize said shelves and food storage containers by 6/23/26 and email pictures to inspector. New Violation. Correct By: 06/23/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B
    New violation

    Correct by

  2. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Item 8-2B
    Rodent Bait Stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(6)(m)

    Rodent Bait Stations. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed open bait stations stored amongst food on food preparation tables in kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge removed said stations from food preparation tables and was advised to have pest control representative place on floor and non food preparation areas to prevent possible cross contamination. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 8-2B
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  3. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Item 8-2B
    Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(6)(l)

    Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. Observed one can of Raid, labeled for household use only stored on storage area of food preparation table in kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge removed said pesticide from establishment. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 8-2B
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  4. Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Item 18
    Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

    Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Observed multiple live roaches crawling on underside of food prep tables in main kitchen. Person in Charge was advised to have Pest Control company service establishment and to minimize their presence by following the advice below : 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control 4. Eliminating harborage conditions and to send invoice via email to inspector by 6/19/26. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 06/19/2026
    Official report · Item 18
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

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  1. This report
    88/100B
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57535931
Facility ID
12992421
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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