Decatur · Health score & inspection history
TASTE BUDDZ
1749 COLUMBIA DR DECATUR, GA 30032
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 8 findings ↗8 findings recorded on Jul 15, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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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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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