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TASTYICE ATLANTA
2801 CANDLER RD , DECATUR, GA 30034 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on March 18, 2025, scoring 63/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 91. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (April 7, 2025): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A91April 7, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Quat sanitizer water solution in bucket was above 400 PPM during the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”The facility does not have a designated vegetable sink. During the plan review process, the Person in Charge (PIC) stated that all fruits and vegetables would be purchased pre-cut and pre-washed. However, whole peppers and whole strawberries were observed during the inspection. COS- The PIC voluntarily discarded these items. Should unwashed or whole fruits and vegetables be observed again at this facility, a vegetable sink will be required.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Facility did not have test strips for the quat sanitizer water solution. PIC has 24 hours to obtain test strips for the EPA approved sanitizer on site.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”Observed food handler handling food with a watch on.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Current inspection report not posted so that it is easily seen be customers. Inspection report was posted behind items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U63March 18, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 9 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed PIC touch his cell phone then continued to handle food without washing hands. Observed PIC take money change gloves then continued to handle food and make ice- cream.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”PIC not able to provide employee reporting agreement at the time of inspection. CA:Requirement to Report Symptoms, Diagnosis and History of Exposure. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee:.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed wet wiping cloth stored on hand sink at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed PIC get water from hand sink into a bucket and mix food ingredients in bucket.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed employee rinse off ice cream scoop in hand sink at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Fecal and vomit clean up procedures and disinfectant not available at the time of inspection. CA:Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 6 sauce bottles unlabeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed live and dead roaches in main kitchen at the time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”PIC unable to provide recent receipts for food items and ice water. Facility previous was using unapproved methods to mix/make slushie drink. During the time of inspection unapproved machine was stored in main kitchen. PIC stated he is not using machine.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(2)(d)3(ii) - preparation & service tcs foods - prohibited foods”Observed drinks stored directly on the ground at the time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed drink bottles stored directly next to restaurant's food in main kitchen.
−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)”B80July 17, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed TCS food not cold holding at 41F or below. See * on inspection report.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Soap and paper towels not available at hand sink at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed TCS foods (cheese, chili, sausage) opened and or cooked for more than 24 hours ago not properly date marked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed multiple live roaches at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to have pest control come out more frequently.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A100November 16, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-044-001419. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.