Decatur · Health score & inspection history
CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT #850
3519 MEMORIAL DRIVE DECATUR, GA 30032
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 12 findings ↗12 findings recorded on Jul 29, 2026. 4 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 2-1B ↗
Handwashing
observed food handler touch raw beef patties with gloved hands and put the patties on grill to cook. Employee removed gloves and continued touching bags with ready to eat food and handling ready to eat food by pulling out drawers of cooked chicken and transferring them to another hot holding unit without washing hands.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)
observed food handler touch raw beef patties with gloved hands and put the patties on grill to cook. Employee removed gloves and continued touching bags with ready to eat food and handling ready to eat food by pulling out drawers of cooked chicken and transferring them to another hot holding unit without washing hands. CA: . Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. COS- employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-1B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed the only hand sink in the facility with no hand soap at the time of inspection. CA: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)
Observed the only hand sink in the facility with no hand soap at the time of inspection. CA: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS- PIC provided hand soap at the hand sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Marked corrected on site
Repeat violationItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed damage ice machine in use with black slime in the interior of ice machine. CA: All equipment shall be in good repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed damage ice machine in use with black slime in the interior of ice machine. CA: All equipment shall be in good repair. All food contact surface shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC started to melt ice. Discussed with PIC to not use ice machine until the equipment is in good repair or replaced. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
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Repeat violationItem 6-1A ↗
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed TCS food cold holding in WIC above 41F. See * on inspection report.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed TCS food cold holding in WIC above 41F. See * on inspection report. CA: TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded food. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 12A ↗
Food storage and contamination
Observed 2 live gnats and 1 dead gnat in the interior surface of the ice machine. COS- PIC started to melt ice.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(z)
Observed 2 live gnats and 1 dead gnat in the interior surface of the ice machine. COS- PIC started to melt ice. Discussed with PIC to not use ice machine until its washed, rinsed and sanitized and in good repair. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 12A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 12B ↗
Personal cleanliness
Observed food handler handing food with hand and wrist jewelry. CA: Jewelry.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Personal cleanliness
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)
Observed food handler handing food with hand and wrist jewelry. CA: Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. New Violation.
Official report · Item 12B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 14B ↗
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Observed several pans stacked wet. CA: All dishes shall air dry completely before stacking.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed several pans stacked wet. CA: All dishes shall air dry completely before stacking. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 14C ↗
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Observed 2 boxes on single used items stored directly on the ground. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3
Observed 2 boxes on single used items stored directly on the ground. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed shelves in walk in cooler starting to rust/ rusted. CA: All surfaces shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed shelves in walk in cooler starting to rust/ rusted. CA: All surfaces shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed interior of the bottom of the prep top cooler with heavy accumulation of food debris. Observed warmer drawers not in use with heavy accumulation of food and grease build up.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed interior of the bottom of the prep top cooler with heavy accumulation of food debris. Observed warmer drawers not in use with heavy accumulation of food and grease build up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17C ↗
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed holes in wall in main kitchen. Observed floors unclean with accumulation of grease and food residue behind and under cooking equipment and coolers.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
Observed holes in wall in main kitchen. Observed floors unclean with accumulation of grease and food residue behind and under cooking equipment and coolers. Observed stains on walls. Observed WIC walls with black stains CA: 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 ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 18 ↗
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observed door and serving window that not in use opened at the time of inspection. Observed 6 flies in the main kitchen at the time of inspection.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed door and serving window that not in use opened at the time of inspection. Observed 6 flies in the main kitchen at the time of inspection. Observed 3 gnat in the interior of ice machine. Observed 5 live gnats in the main kitchen at the time of inspection. Observed several dead gnats on wall near walk in cooler at the time of inspection. CA: 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.
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
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About this location record
This page follows facility 12293897 within DeKalb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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