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TASTE BUDDZ

1749 COLUMBIA DR DECATUR, GA 30032

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DeKalb County

What the inspector found

All 8 findings ↗

8 findings recorded on Jul 15, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 2-2D

    Handwashing

    No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom. COS.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

    No paper towel available for hand drying at handwashing station and inside bathroom. COS. Paper towels were provided. CA. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Observed produce sink unclean to sight and touch with black organic growth in corners of sink. PIC advised to clean sink.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed produce sink unclean to sight and touch with black organic growth in corners of sink. PIC advised to clean sink. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Violation recordedItem 12B

    Personal cleanliness

    Observed employee preparing food with a beard and no beard guard. Food handling employees with hair or facial hair longer than 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

    Observed employee preparing food with a beard and no beard guard. Food handling employees with hair or facial hair longer than 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B

    Correction status not recorded

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  1. Violation recordedItem 12B

    Personal cleanliness

    Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry or watches on their arms and hands while preparing food.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)

    Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry or watches on their arms and hands while preparing food. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Violation recordedItem 15A

    Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Observed foil used to wrap shelf in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

    Code 511-6-1.05(1)(i)

    Observed foil used to wrap shelf in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC advised to remove foil. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15A

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Violation recordedItem 15C

    Equipment cleanliness

    Observed accumulation of grease and debris on storage rack in dry storage, steam hood, reach in cooler doors and gaskets, microwave and cooking equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

    Observed accumulation of grease and debris on storage rack in dry storage, steam hood, reach in cooler doors and gaskets, microwave and cooking equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to clean and maintain equipment. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C

    Correction status not recorded

  4. Repeat violationItem 17C

    Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced. Observed floor and walls behind grill and cooking area that are unclean to sight and touch (accumulated grease and food debris). Walls and floor need to be thoroughly cleaned. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C

    Correction status not recorded

  5. Repeat violationItem 17D

    Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Observed missing light bulb shield in main kitchen. CA. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

    Code 511-6-1.07(2)(i)

    Observed missing light bulb shield in main kitchen. CA. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17D

    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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    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 12300604 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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