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MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
2126 N DECATUR RD , DECATUR, GA 30033 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B89March 25, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a food container of just prepped and sliced tomatoes and prepped beef marinade tightly wrapped and stored in the walk-in cooler above 41F. Advised to partially removed plastic to allow cool air inside food containers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed a food container of sauce, lamb, and chicken stored under the prep top cooler and a food container of vegetables and bread stored in the reach-in cooler without any lids or coverings.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed an expired/unpaid food permit posted in the lobby for public view. Issued a Notice of Violation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed food utensils with food debris stored on top the food containers at the steam table in the front food service area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed excessive food debris and spillage covering the steam table in the front food service area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed food debris and splatter on the doors of the reach-in coolers and prep top cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed food debris and buildup covering the floor of the front food service area.
−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)”B87June 26, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed raw marinated chicken, raw shrimp and raw beef were placed together on the same shelf.
−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)”Observed food employee was prepping baklava placing the box on top of the trash can.
−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)”Observed one gallon of grape leaves, one cartoon of single serve cup near the entrance of the main kitchen and one large pot of chickpeas was directly stored on the floor near the meat sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A93January 8, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training.
Observed food employee washed vegetables in the meat sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed two gallons of sweet tea was directly stored on the floor and one carton of pickled chili near the entrance of the main kitchen were directly stored on the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A90July 1, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed multiple boxes of prepped salad stored on the countertop in a cardboard box. Discussed with the person in charge that Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, for Cold Holding time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control. COS: Person in charge removed salads and placed them in the cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple personal water bottles stored near the food prep area. Discussed with the person in charge that lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (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 FS044-449091. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.