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DIM SUM HEAVEN receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

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5203, 5205, 5207 BUFORD HWY ATLANTA, GA 30340

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DIM SUM HEAVEN received a B, scoring 84 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Jul 30, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

84/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed small containers of raw pork stored with ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. [2]

The inspector also observed interior of ice machine with pink build up and stains. [3]

The report states: “Facility needs to remove all utensils, equipment from the outside storage that are not necessary for the operation.” [4]

The report marks one finding 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 separated and protected

    Item 4-1A
    Observed small containers of raw pork stored with ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Observed Frozen, non-commercially packaged raw animal food (chicken) stored with frozen, non- commercially packaged, raw animal food(pork).Observed an uncovered pan of cooked chinese bacon stored with non-commercially packaged frozen fish.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed small containers of raw pork stored with ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Observed Frozen, non-commercially packaged raw animal food (chicken) stored with frozen, non- commercially packaged, raw animal food(pork).Observed an uncovered pan of cooked chinese bacon stored with non-commercially packaged frozen fish. CA1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation
  2. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Item 4-2B
    Observed interior of ice machine with pink build up and stains. CA: 5.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    Observed interior of ice machine with pink build up and stains. CA: 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B
    New violation
  3. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Item 17C
    Facility needs to remove all utensils, equipment from the outside storage that are not necessary for the operation. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Facility needs to remove all utensils, equipment from the outside storage that are not necessary for the operation. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C
    New violation
  4. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Item 17D
    Upon arrival observed a green fruit stored above the box of gloves. Observed air pods and pink drink cup on prep top cooler.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

    Upon arrival observed a green fruit stored above the box of gloves. Observed air pods and pink drink cup on prep top cooler. Observed personal cold holding food stored with establishment's food. Observed personal tool box stored with single-use items for establishment. Discussed to create an area for personal foods in cold holding equipment (cooler/freezers). New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D
    New violation

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
    84/100B
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57544301
Facility ID
12994711
Record captured
Venue address source
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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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