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CARIBBEAN CHICKEN & FISH
3358 E PONCE DE LEON AVE , SCOTTDALE, GA 30079 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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B83April 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed TCS food(curry chicken) cold stored above 41F in the 2 door reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)”Observed two containers of food stored in 2 door reach in cooler uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed pitted flooring and floors and walls throughout the kitchen heavily soiled.
−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)”B83August 13, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed chicken being cooked on outdoor grill without permanent overhead covering. Discussed with PIC that outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be protected with permanent overhead protection and placed on an easily cleanable surface such as smooth finished concrete.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)”Observed pots stored as clean with visible food debris. COS Pots sent to be washed and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”The hand wash sink contained a drip pan underneath the sink. Observed water from sink drain into drip pan. Observed employee restroom sink knob and at 3 compartment sink in disrepair. Knob is missing.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed expired Food Manager Certification (1/2020), current food handler certification observed. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager, to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. Must obtain within 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed multiple containers of food, cooked chicken, cooked vegetables (Bok choy) and potatoes inside reach 2 door cooler uncovered. Informed PIC foods must be stored covered to prevent possible contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed bulk containers of jerk seasonings, sugar, microwave, patty warmer, freezer and shelves unclean to sight and touch. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed pitted flooring throughout main kitchen as well as floors and walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen. Advised to thoroughly clean to sight and touch and fill pitted flooring.
−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)”B89October 4, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed expired Food Manager Certification (1/2020). Advised must to have current CFSM within 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed multiple containers of onions, rice and peas, cabbage as well as multiple containers of seasonings uncovered throughout main kitchen area. Informed PIC foods must be stored covered to prevent possible contamination. Discussed with PIC food shall be stored covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed container units of salt, seasonings, and shelving heavily soiled and unclean to sight an touch. Observed similar uncleanliness of containers in outdoor shed area.
−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)”Floors and walls heavily soiled throughout the kitchen. Advised to thoroughly clean to sight and touch.
−1 point · Cited as “null”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 FS044-885499. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.