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STEP BY STEP CATERING

1303-B COLUMBIA DR DECATUR, GA 30034

STEP BY STEP CATERING in Decatur scored 90/100 (grade A) at its Nov 10, 2026 DeKalb County inspection.

Latest available inspection

DeKalb County

What the inspector found

All 4 findings ↗

4 findings recorded on Nov 10, 2026.

  1. Repeat violationItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    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

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Repeat violationItem 15A ↗

    Equipment design and condition

    Observed shelves lines with plastic bags. CA: General Requirements.
    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 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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Repeat violationItem 15C ↗

    Equipment cleanliness

    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

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

    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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

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  1. Repeat violationItem 17C ↗

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

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

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    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 ↗

    Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    90/100A
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 12296081 within DeKalb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

Recorded address: Official inspection listing ↗ ·