TASTE BUDDZ received a B, scoring 86 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 15, 2026. The official report lists eight findings. [1]
The report states: “No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom.” The note records an on-site correction: “.” [2]
The inspector also observed produce sink unclean to sight and touch with black organic growth in corners of sink. [3]
A separate finding described an employee preparing food with a beard and no beard guard. [4]
The report marks one finding as corrected on site. Two findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]
Showing 8 of 8 findings
No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom. COS.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)
No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom. COS. Paper towels were provided. CA. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed produce sink unclean to sight and touch with black organic growth in corners of sink. PIC advised to clean sink.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed produce sink unclean to sight and touch with black organic growth in corners of sink. PIC advised to clean sink. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed employee preparing food with a beard and no beard guard. Food handling employees with hair or facial hair longer than 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)
Observed employee preparing food with a beard and no beard guard. Food handling employees with hair or facial hair longer than 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint. New Violation.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry or watches on their arms and hands while preparing food.
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)
Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry or watches on their arms and hands while preparing food. New Violation.Official report · Item 12B ↗
Observed foil used to wrap shelf in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
Code 511-6-1.05(1)(i)
Observed foil used to wrap shelf in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC advised to remove foil. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed accumulation of grease and debris on storage rack in dry storage, steam hood, reach in cooler doors and gaskets, microwave and cooking equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed accumulation of grease and debris on storage rack in dry storage, steam hood, reach in cooler doors and gaskets, microwave and cooking equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to clean and maintain equipment. New Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced. Observed floor and walls behind grill and cooking area that are unclean to sight and touch (accumulated grease and food debris). Walls and floor need to be thoroughly cleaned. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed missing light bulb shield in main kitchen. CA. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(i)
Observed missing light bulb shield in main kitchen. CA. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 17D ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 15, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57540592 · Facility 12300604
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.
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.
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