CONCH HEAVEN TO GO received a B, scoring 86 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Sep 21, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed mac and cheese sitting on the counter at room temperature without proper time as public health control procedures or documents. [2]
The inspector also observed 3 boxes of raw conch stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler. [3]
A separate finding described cracked knife on the mag strip in the main kitchen area. [4]
The report marks three findings as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed mac and cheese sitting on the counter at room temperature without proper time as public health control procedures or documents. Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) (P, Pf, C) (i) Time as a Public Health Control.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(i)
Observed mac and cheese sitting on the counter at room temperature without proper time as public health control procedures or documents. Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) (P, Pf, C) (i) Time as a Public Health Control. 1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf (i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2(i) - (iv) or 3(i) through (v) of this subsection; and (ii) Methods of compliance with the cooling of time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. Pf 2. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if; (I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or (II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, (III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and (IV) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2.(ii)(I) and (II). (iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf (iv) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;P and (v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.P 3. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 6 hours: (i) The food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from temperature control and the food temperature may not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 6 hours; P (ii) The food shall be monitored to ensure the warmest portion of the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour period, unless an ambient air temperature is maintained that ensures the food does not exceed 70°F (21°C) during the 6-hour holding period; Pf (iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate: Pf (I) The time when the food is removed from 41°F (5°C) or less cold holding temperature control, Pf and (II) The time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control; (iv) The food shall be: (I) Discarded if the temperature of the food exceeds 70°F (21°C), P or PIC stated that the mac and cheese had been removed from the walk-in cooler approximately 10 minutes earlier. PIC moved the mac and cheese to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 6-1D ↗
Observed 3 boxes of raw conch stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler. Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(q)
Observed 3 boxes of raw conch stored directly on the floor of the walk in cooler. Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC moved boxes of conch off the floor onto shelving. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 12A ↗
Observed cracked knife on the mag strip in the main kitchen area. Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces.
Observed cracked knife on the mag strip in the main kitchen area. Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf PIC voluntarily discarded cracked knife. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed multiple rusted shelves inside of the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.
Observed multiple rusted shelves inside of the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed with PIC to have shelves cleaned or replaced. Repeat Violation.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Sep 21, 2026
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