THE HALAL KITCHEN received a B, scoring 86 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Oct 7, 2026. The official report lists eight findings. [1]
The inspector observed that the person in charge has no knowledge of food safety and unable to fully answer inspectors questions. [2]
The inspector also observed that the hand sink was blocked by a small ice machine, the inside of the hand sink was not accessible as the sink was used as a storage for disposal cups. [3]
The report states: “Observer cooked pork cooling at room temperature at 67F.” [4]
The report marks five findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 8 of 8 findings
Observed that the person in charge has no knowledge of food safety and unable to fully answer inspectors questions. Such as, knowing what temperature cold holding TCS are to be maintained.
Code 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16
Observed that the person in charge has no knowledge of food safety and unable to fully answer inspectors questions. Such as, knowing what temperature cold holding TCS are to be maintained. Person in charge. CA: the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. New Violation.Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
Person in charge could not provide proper documentation for employee agreement form. CA: person in charge shall be able to understand and provide information about the Reporting Responsibilities.
Code 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q)
Person in charge could not provide proper documentation for employee agreement form. CA: person in charge shall be able to understand and provide information about the Reporting Responsibilities. 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. COS: New form was given to person in charge, explained reporting process to person in charge. PIC signed off on the document. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
Observed that the hand sink was blocked by a small ice machine, the inside of the hand sink was not accessible as the sink was used as a storage for disposal cups. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink.
Code 511-6-1-.03(5)(d)
Observed that the hand sink was blocked by a small ice machine, the inside of the hand sink was not accessible as the sink was used as a storage for disposal cups. CA: Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink. COS: Cups was moved and sink was made accessible to wash hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed the hand sink to be without paper towel. CA: informed person in charge that all sinks are to be stocked with a proper hand drying provisions.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)
Observed the hand sink to be without paper towel. CA: informed person in charge that all sinks are to be stocked with a proper hand drying provisions. COS: paper towel was placed in the paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observer cooked pork cooling at room temperature at 67F. CA: informed person in charge that foos shall not be cooled at room temperature, the following method shall be used to cool down food; 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.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)
Observer cooked pork cooling at room temperature at 67F. CA: informed person in charge that foos shall not be cooled at room temperature, the following method shall be used to cool down food; 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: food item was placed in the cooler to cool Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11A ↗
Observed frozen beef thaw at room temperature inside the meat sink. CA: informed person in charge to thaw frozen foods using the following; submerged in water with running water (70F), put into the refrigerator, thaw inside the microwave ( make sure to cook immediately), and thaw as part of cooking process.
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)
Observed frozen beef thaw at room temperature inside the meat sink. CA: informed person in charge to thaw frozen foods using the following; submerged in water with running water (70F), put into the refrigerator, thaw inside the microwave ( make sure to cook immediately), and thaw as part of cooking process. COS: Frozen food was Completely submerged under running water at 70F. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 11C ↗
Observed multiple gnats flying around the kitchen area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed multiple gnats flying around the kitchen area. CA: 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; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Observed gaps at the back door. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 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.
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Observed gaps at the back door. CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 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.Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
DeKalb County · Oct 7, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
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