FORK & VINE SOCIAL received an A, scoring 95 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Aug 5, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed ground beef thawing in the meat sink at room temperature. [2]
The inspector also observed a plastic bowl stored in the food container of salt in the dry storage area. [3]
A separate finding described several food containers stacked together on the drying rack, while wet. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed ground beef thawing in the meat sink at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Observed ground beef thawing in the meat sink at room temperature. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: PIC placed the ground beef completely submerged under running water in the meat sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11C ↗
Observed a plastic bowl stored in the food container of salt in the dry storage area. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety, scoops can be stored in 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.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed a plastic bowl stored in the food container of salt in the dry storage area. CA: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety, scoops can be stored in 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. COS: Food employee discarded the plastic bowl from the food container of salt. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Observed several food containers stacked together on the drying rack, while wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed several food containers stacked together on the drying rack, while wet. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. New Violation.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Observed a food employee's cellphone sitting on top of the prep top cooler in the main kitchen and another food employee's cellphone sitting on top of blending equipment in the dish area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Observed a food employee's cellphone sitting on top of the prep top cooler in the main kitchen and another food employee's cellphone sitting on top of blending equipment in the dish area. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. New 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 · Aug 5, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyInspection 57545346 · Facility 13010043
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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