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HAI AUTHENTIC CHINESE RESTAURANT

2641 N DECATUR RD DECATUR, GA 30033

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DeKalb County

What the inspector found

All 10 findings ↗

10 findings recorded on Aug 19, 2026. 7 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 4-1A

    Food separated and protected

    Observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC .
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food separated and protected

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed raw pork stored next to uncovered peppers and onions inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC . Food shall be protected from cross contamination by Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC moved the vegetables to away from the pork Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 4-1A

    Food separated and protected

    Observed 8 trays of raw shelled eggs stored next to cooked shrimp and bean sprouts and stored above several containers of sauce. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food separated and protected

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed 8 trays of raw shelled eggs stored next to cooked shrimp and bean sprouts and stored above several containers of sauce. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC relocated the raw shelled eggs Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 4-1A

    Food separated and protected

    Observed raw fish stored next to raw pork inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok station. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food separated and protected

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)

    Observed raw fish stored next to raw pork inside the reach-in cooler across from the wok station. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC relocated the raw pork inside the walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-1A

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Repeat violationItem 4-2B

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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

    Observed the ice machine interior and plastic shield with black debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Food employees burned the ice and washed and sanitized the machine during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Observed clean metal pans inverted downward stored in direct contact with debris long the green rack in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

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

    Observed clean metal pans inverted downward stored in direct contact with debris long the green rack in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. COS: PIC placed dishes in the dish pit to be re-washed and the rack was cleaned during time of inspecton Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Repeat violationItem 8-2B

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM. CA: Advised PIC Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall be held between 50-100PPM chlorine.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Code 511-6-1.07(6)(g)

    Observed 2 sanitizer buckets containing bleach with concentrations above 100PPM. CA: Advised PIC Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall be held between 50-100PPM chlorine. COS: Food employees remade the solution during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 8-2B

    Marked corrected on site

  4. Violation recordedItem 11A

    Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

    Observed 4 containers of raw beef prepared and stored inside the walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 1 container of pasta noodles stored inside the prep top cooler covered with plastic wrap actively cooling. CA: Advised PIC 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

    Observed 4 containers of raw beef prepared and stored inside the walk-in cooler covered with plastic wrap and 1 container of pasta noodles stored inside the prep top cooler covered with plastic wrap actively cooling. CA: Advised PIC 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC removed plastic wrap and placed items inside the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 11A

    Marked corrected on site

  5. Repeat violationItem 14B

    Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

    bserved several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC on proper air-drying and draining before stacking Repeat Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

    Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

    bserved several dishes stacked wet stored on the dish rack next to the dish machine in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC on proper air-drying and draining before stacking Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 14B

    Correction status not recorded

  6. Violation recordedItem 18

    Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Observed the back door in despair when closed with several openings. CA: Advised PIC except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

    Observed the back door in despair when closed with several openings. CA: Advised PIC except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. New Violation. Correct By: 08/24/2026
    Official report · Item 18

    Correction status not recorded

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  7. Violation recordedItem 18

    Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Observed several live gnats and flies inside the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

    Observed several live gnats and flies inside the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC 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 New Violation.
    Official report · Item 18

    Correction status not recorded

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This page follows facility 12302292 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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