MATCHA CAFE MAIKO received a B, scoring 88 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 22, 2026. The official report lists six findings. [1]
The inspector observed cooked sticky white rice tempt at 118F in the pot warmer located in the main kitchen. [2]
The inspector also observed handles of scoops directly touching non-TCS foods (agar and sugar) in containers. The note records an on-site correction: “Person in charge re-oriented scoops to have handle above non-TCS foods.” [3]
A separate finding described equipment in poor repair. [4]
The report marks three findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 6 of 6 findings
Observed cooked sticky white rice tempt at 118F in the pot warmer located in the main kitchen. Breaker switch was off.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed cooked sticky white rice tempt at 118F in the pot warmer located in the main kitchen. Breaker switch was off. Observed cooked, sticky white rice in mini warmer(disconected from outlet) in the front food service area tempt at 111F. COS: Person in charge re-heated rice using a stove and microwave to 165F. CA:Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1B ↗
Observed handles of scoops directly touching non-TCS foods (agar and sugar) in containers. COS: Person in charge re-oriented scoops to have handle above non-TCS foods.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed handles of scoops directly touching non-TCS foods (agar and sugar) in containers. COS: Person in charge re-oriented scoops to have handle above non-TCS foods. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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; Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded water.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COS: Person in charge voluntarily discarded water. CA:During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 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). Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed a utensil with no handle stored directly with dry rice. 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; New Violation.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed a utensil with no handle stored directly with dry rice. 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; New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed food employee use lighter to turn on gas flame at the gas range.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed food employee use lighter to turn on gas flame at the gas range. CA: Advised to repair gas stove. 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 ↗
Observed heavily soiled wall by the hand sink and gas stove in the main kitchen.CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed heavily soiled wall by the hand sink and gas stove in the main kitchen.CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Jul 22, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57542871 · Facility 12302181
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.
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