Brookhaven, DeKalb County

DESTA ETHIOPIAN KITCHEN

2566 BRIARCLIFF RD STE 101 ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
92
Nov 20, 2025
City
Brookhaven
County
DeKalb
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a cutting utensil stored inside the hand sink near the walk-in cooler under running water. CA: Advised PIC A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee removed the utensil and placed it at the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the bar dish machine unable to produce chlorine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed. PIC has been advised to discontinue using the machine until repairs are made and to send a email video to tairyn.broadnax@dph.ga.gov

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS food items stored inside the walk-in cooler measuring temperatures above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items due to being held for more than 24 hours during time of inspection

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomato sauce and 2 containers of butter holding behind the grill inside of 2 steam wells and collard greens and potatoes in the warmer cabinet holding at temperatures below 135*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: PIC instructed food employee to reheat items during time of inspection

Jan 30, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.