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CHECKERS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT #850
3519 MEMORIAL DRIVE , DECATUR, GA 30032 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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U61July 29, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food handler touch raw beef patties with gloved hands and put the patties on grill to cook. Employee removed gloves and continued touching bags with ready to eat food and handling ready to eat food by pulling out drawers of cooked chicken and transferring them to another hot holding unit without washing hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed TCS food cold holding in WIC above 41F. See * on inspection report.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the only hand sink in the facility with no hand soap at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed damage ice machine in use with black slime in the interior of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed door and serving window that not in use opened at the time of inspection. Observed 6 flies in the main kitchen at the time of inspection. Observed 3 gnat in the interior of ice machine. Observed 5 live gnats in the main kitchen at the time of inspection. Observed several dead gnats on wall near walk in cooler at the time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed 2 live gnats and 1 dead gnat in the interior surface of the ice machine. COS- PIC started to melt ice. Discussed with PIC to not use ice machine until its washed, rinsed and sanitized and in good repair.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Observed food handler handing food with hand and wrist jewelry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed several pans stacked wet.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Observed 2 boxes on single used items stored directly on the ground.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed interior of the bottom of the prep top cooler with heavy accumulation of food debris. Observed warmer drawers not in use with heavy accumulation of food and grease build up.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed shelves in walk in cooler starting to rust/ rusted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed holes in wall in main kitchen. Observed floors unclean with accumulation of grease and food residue behind and under cooking equipment and coolers. Observed stains on walls. Observed WIC walls with black stains.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B80November 5, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F(See * on inspection report).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed pink slime and black build up in the ice machine at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed top of deep freezer used for food preparation-( slicing tomatoes) . The lid of the freezer is rusted and uncleanable.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple food items stored uncovered at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Boxes of food stored directly on the ground in WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B81February 24, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F(See * on inspection report). Advised PIC that TCS foods must hot hold at 135F or above. COS- food reheated to 165F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed heavy accumulation of black build up in all drink nozzles at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed accumulation of black build up in the interior of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed equipment with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Observed walls in disrepair in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B82February 13, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. Discussed with PIC that all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- food put on ice and/ or moved to walk in cooler to cooler more rapidly.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed build up on drink nozzles. Discussed with PIC that drink nozzles shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC moved nozzles to 3 compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed expired CFSM certificate. Discussed with PIC that each food service facility shall have a certified food safety manager. Discussed with PIC that they have 30 days to obtain CFSM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed food and grease build up under fryers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-449573. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.