EMORY UNIVERSITY--COX HALL received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Sep 21, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]
The inspector observed 3 out of 5 handwashing sinks in the main kitchen couldn't provide hot water at 85F. [2]
The inspector also observed 7 blocks of salted butter expired on 07/5/2026. [3]
A separate finding described 4 bins of cooked chicken tightly wrapped while cooling in the walk in cooler. [4]
The report marks four findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 4 of 4 findings
Observed 3 out of 5 handwashing sinks in the main kitchen couldn't provide hot water at 85F. Recorded temperature was 73F for all three.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)
Observed 3 out of 5 handwashing sinks in the main kitchen couldn't provide hot water at 85F. Recorded temperature was 73F for all three. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. COS: Person in charge put out of order sign and started working to fix the sinks. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed 3 out of 5 handwashing sinks in the main kitchen couldn't provide hot water at 85F. Recorded temperature was 73F for all three.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(c)
Observed 3 out of 5 handwashing sinks in the main kitchen couldn't provide hot water at 85F. Recorded temperature was 73F for all three. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. COS: Person in charge put out of order sign and started working to fix the sinks. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed 7 blocks of salted butter expired on 07/5/2026. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date.
Code 511-6-1.04(8)(b)
Observed 7 blocks of salted butter expired on 07/5/2026. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS: Person in charge discarded all butter. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 10D ↗
Observed 4 bins of cooked chicken tightly wrapped while cooling in the walk in cooler. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that cooling shall be accomplished by (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; (vii) Other effective methods.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observed 4 bins of cooked chicken tightly wrapped while cooling in the walk in cooler. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that cooling shall be accomplished by (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; (vii) Other effective methods. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Sep 21, 2026
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