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GRINDBOSS KITCHEN AND BAR
4717 COVINGTON HWY STE 101-103 , DECATUR, GA 30035 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on August 20, 2026, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 92. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (August 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Inspection history
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A92August 26, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Kitchen handsink blocked with a pot. COS: Pot removed and placed at the dish sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Rear door in the kitchen has a gap at the bottom.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Current inspection report from 8-20-26 is not posted for public view, report from 2-6-26 is posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U64August 20, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and employee health.
OBSERVATION: Raw pork chops, ribs and partial portion of sausage with slime build-up and an odor in the storage room cooler. COS: products discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Raw shell eggs stored next to and above boiled eggs, pickles, salad dressings in the Dukers cooler. Raw lamb chops stored next to the RTE sausage/hot dogs in the 1 dr Entree cooler. COS: products rearranged.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”OBSERVATION: leak observed at the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet. Cold water faucet is missing from the dish sink at the bar 3 compartment sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”No proof personnel training regarding the employee health policy.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Interior of the ice machine unclean with pink slime build-up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVATION: Gnats at the bar area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”OBSERVATION: Open cup of employee beverage sitting on the prep top table in the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”OBSERVATION: Exterior doors of coolers and freezers, Kelvinator interior of the freezer, exterior of bulk food containers, fryers, Metro warmer exterior & interior, exterior of the oven are unclean with heavy 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)”OBSERVATION: Floors in the kitchen/storage area unclean with food splatter and food debris. Ceiling tile in the storage area has a large hole.
−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)”B85February 6, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
OBSERVATION: leak observed at the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet. Cold water faucet is missing from the dish sink at the bar 3 compartment sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”OBSERVATION: Kitchen handsink does not have paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”OBSERVATION: Meat and vegetable sinks and handles are unclean with food build-up. Some pans stored as clean observed with some food particles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVATION: Hot water in the men's restroom is not supplied at the handsink. Handle of the cold faucet of the bar is missing.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”OBSERVATION: Women's restroom observed with no toilet tissue.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(e) - toilet tissue, availability (pf)”OBSERVATION: Daylight visible at the bottom of the rear door in the kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”OBSERVATION: Exterior doors of the Dukers 2dr cooler, exterior of bulk food containers, spice containers, Metro warmer exterior & interior, steam well, exterior of the oven are unclean with heavy 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)”OBSERVATION: Hood is uncelan with 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)”OBSERVATION: Women's restroom does not have a covered waste receptacle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”OBSERVATION: Walls in the kitchen, floors in the kitchen unclean with food splatter and food debris.
−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)”A96August 15, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
OBSERVATION: leak observed at the kitchen 3 compartment sink faucet. Cold water faucet is missing from the dish sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”OBSERVATION: Hot water in the left side kitchen is not supplied at the handsink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”OBSERVATION: Exterior doors of the Dukers 2dr cooler, exterior of bulk food containers and the Metro warmer exterior are unclean to sight and touch.
−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)”OBSERVATION: self closure device on the left side restroom door is not installed. Right side restroom door does not close completely.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)”CA: ceiling tiles shall be smooth, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent Ceiling tiles in the restrooms are porous and not easily cleanable.
−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 FSP-044-002218. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.