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STEP BY STEP CATERING receives A in DeKalb County health inspection

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1303-B COLUMBIA DR DECATUR, GA 30034

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STEP BY STEP CATERING received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Nov 10, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

Inspection purpose: Routine

The inspector observed food contact surfaces (plates, cooking equipment, utensils, interior of microwave) stored as clean observed with accumulation of food debris and food residue. [2]

The inspector also observed shelves lines with plastic bags. [3]

A separate finding described food buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. [4]

Four findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed food contact surfaces (plates, cooking equipment, utensils, interior of microwave) stored as clean observed with accumulation of food debris and food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed food contact surfaces (plates, cooking equipment, utensils, interior of microwave) stored as clean observed with accumulation of food debris and food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Discussed with PIC to clean all food contact surfaces and to cover items not in constant use. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Repeat violation

  2. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed shelves lines with plastic bags. CA: General Requirements.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed shelves lines with plastic bags. CA: 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. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    Repeat violation

  3. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed food buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. CA: All equipment, containers and carts shall be stored clean in good repair.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed food buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. CA: All equipment, containers and carts shall be stored clean in good repair. Discussed with PIC to deep clean main kitchen. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    Repeat violation

  4. Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Item 17C
    Observed ceiling tiles missing and with water damage. Observed walls with grease and food build up throughout kitchen and openings.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed ceiling tiles missing and with water damage. Observed walls with grease and food build up throughout kitchen and openings. Discussed with PIC to repair tile, seal all openings and deep clean kitchen within 72 hours. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C ↗
    Repeat violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    90/100A
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Nov 10, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57561947
Facility ID
12296081
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores 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.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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