91/100Grade A
Decatur · Health score & inspection history
BURGER KING
571 DEKALB INDUSTRIAL WAY DECATUR, GA 30030
Latest available inspection
DeKalb County89/100Grade B
What the inspector found
All 10 findings ↗10 findings recorded on Jul 7, 2026. 4 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed ice machine under drink machine near drive thru window with the door open.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food stored covered
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Observed ice machine under drink machine near drive thru window with the door open. COS: PIC closed ice machine door. Discussed with PIC that the door must remain closed at all times when not in use to avoid contamination. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed dishes stored clean with food debris.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed dishes stored clean with food debris. COS: PIC removed and placed in dish area to be re-washed. Discussed with PIC that the dishes should be looked at and all dishes stored unclean must be washed, air dried, and stored clean. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 07/07/2026
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 12B ↗
Personal cleanliness
CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Personal cleanliness
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)
CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed one employee scooping fries without a hairnet. COS: PIC instructed him to wear a hairnet. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 12B ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 13A ↗
Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing
CA:Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Observed no permit posted.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing
Code 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
CA:Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Observed no permit posted. CA: Printed permit and provided to PIC. New Violation.
Official report · Item 13A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 13A ↗
Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing
CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Observed no inspection report posted at the drive-thru window.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing
Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)
CA:Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. Observed no inspection report posted at the drive-thru window. New Violation.
Official report · Item 13A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 14B ↗
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. cleaned equipment and utensils 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. 2.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4
CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. cleaned equipment and utensils 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. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Observed dishes stored clean still wet and stacked as to not allow for air drying. Discussed with PIC that dishes must be stacked in such a way so that they are able to fully air dry, and that dishes cannot be store wet. New Violation.
Official report · Item 14B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed accumulation of grease, dust, and food residue on equipment throughout the main kitchen including: - front and underneath deep fryers - pass-through warmer - inside and outside of freezer in the front next to the deep fryers - shelving inside the walk in cooler - floors and walls of the walk in cooler New Violation.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Observed accumulation of grease, dust, and food residue on equipment throughout the main kitchen including: - front and underneath deep fryers - pass-through warmer - inside and outside of freezer in the front next to the deep fryers - shelving inside the walk in cooler - floors and walls of the walk in cooler New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17A ↗
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed plumbing fixtures in both restrooms unclean.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(h)
CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed plumbing fixtures in both restrooms unclean. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17A ↗
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen unclean.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(h)
CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained. Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen unclean. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 17D ↗
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal beverage cups and belongings stored on the central prep table.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(j)
CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal beverage cups and belongings stored on the central prep table. COS: PIC removed and discarded cups and belongings. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 17D ↗Marked corrected on site
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
Official history ↗- Latest available89/100BReport
1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.
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This page follows facility 12998014 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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