Decatur · Health score & inspection history
SOUL FOODIES
4108 COVINGTON HWY STE 600 DECATUR, GA 30032
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 8 findings ↗8 findings recorded on Sep 1, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 2-2A ↗
Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Signed employee health agreements were not available at the time of inspection. Employee was unable to provide proof that agreements had been reviewed with staff.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Code 511-6-1.03(2)(o)
Signed employee health agreements were not available at the time of inspection. Employee was unable to provide proof that agreements had been reviewed with staff. COS: Advised to has ALL staff review and sign documents. Employee complied and signed document C/A:511-6-1.03(2)(o) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-2 ↗
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed cooked pasta noodles in bags stored in reach in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date marking. COS: Bags of pasta noodles were labeled with the proper date markings.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper date marking and disposition
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(g)
Observed cooked pasta noodles in bags stored in reach in cooler for more than 24 hours without proper date marking. COS: Bags of pasta noodles were labeled with the proper date markings. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-2 ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 11A ↗
Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Observed raw cut chicken, raw catfish and cooked pasta noodles stored in prep-top cooler cooling with lid on tight. COS: Lids were removed to complete cooling process.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed raw cut chicken, raw catfish and cooked pasta noodles stored in prep-top cooler cooling with lid on tight. COS: Lids were removed to complete cooling process. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 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. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 11A ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 14C ↗
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Observed several cases of togo items stored directly on the floor. Advised to have moved.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3
Observed several cases of togo items stored directly on the floor. Advised to have moved. C/A:511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) 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 15A ↗
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observed foil lining flat top grill and shelf. Advised to have foil removed.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Code 511-6-1.05(1)(a)
Observed foil lining flat top grill and shelf. Advised to have foil removed. C/A: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed fans in reach in coolers unclean with dust build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Observed fans in reach in coolers unclean with dust build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Repeat violationItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed inside of the prep top cooler unclean with debris build up inside and gaskets unclean with food debris. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed inside of the prep top cooler unclean with debris build up inside and gaskets unclean with food debris. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 16B ↗
Plumbing and drainage
3 compartment sink was observed with a continuous flow and does not turn completely off. Advised to have repaired C/A:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)
3 compartment sink was observed with a continuous flow and does not turn completely off. Advised to have repaired C/A:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. New Violation. Correct By: 09/04/2026
Official report · Item 16B ↗Correction status not recorded
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