NEGRIL JERK CENTER received an A, scoring 96 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jun 16, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed an employee placed large pan of cooked goat in walk in cooler to cool with lid on tight. [2]
The inspector also observed salmon being thawed in reach in cooler inside packaging. The note records an on-site correction: “Salmon was moved to reach in freezer until ready for use.” [3]
A separate finding described door on the small two door reach in counter to cooler in disrepair. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed employee placed large pan of cooked goat in walk in cooler to cool with lid on tight. Observed cooked pasta noodles and cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler with lids on tight to cool.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed employee placed large pan of cooked goat in walk in cooler to cool with lid on tight. Observed cooked pasta noodles and cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler with lids on tight to cool. COS: Cooked goat was moved to smaller pans and lid removed to start cooling process. Cooked pasta noodles and cooked chicken lids were removed to complete proper cooling process. Advised PIC on proper cooloing process and advised to follow DPH flyer. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed salmon being thawed in reach in cooler inside packaging. COS: Salmon was moved to reach in freezer until ready for use.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Observed salmon being thawed in reach in cooler inside packaging. COS: Salmon was moved to reach in freezer until ready for use. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11C ↗
Observed door on the small two door reach in counter to cooler in disrepair. Door is broken away from the hinges.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed door on the small two door reach in counter to cooler in disrepair. Door is broken away from the hinges. Advised to have repaired. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jun 16, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57535956 · Facility 13008272
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
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