Desta Ethiopian Kitchen (Westside) received an A, scoring 95 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Oct 15, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed a broken door on a RIC at the bar. [2]
The inspector also observed black build up on the walls near the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher. [3]
A separate finding described multiple fruit flies in the bar area and the main kitchen. [4]
Showing 3 of 3 findings
Observed a broken door on a RIC at the bar. CA: Advised PIC to replace the door or the RIC unit to ensure the equipment is maintained in good repair.
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Observed a broken door on a RIC at the bar. CA: Advised PIC to replace the door or the RIC unit to ensure the equipment is maintained in good repair. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. 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. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. New Violation.Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed black build up on the walls near the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher. CA: Advised PIC that all floors, walls, and ceilings remain clean to sight and touch to prevent potential contamination.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed black build up on the walls near the 3 compartment sink and dishwasher. CA: Advised PIC that all floors, walls, and ceilings remain clean to sight and touch to prevent potential contamination. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf New Violation.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed multiple fruit flies in the bar area and the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to obtain pest control sufficient enough to control their presence.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed multiple fruit flies in the bar area and the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to obtain pest control sufficient enough to control their presence. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation. Correct By: 10/25/2026Official report · Item 18 ↗
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Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Oct 15, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
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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