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Candler-McAfee, DeKalb County

KINGSTON'S SPICE CUISINE (BASE)

2100 CANDLER RD STE B DECATUR, GA 30032

Food
Latest score
90
Apr 17, 2026
City
Candler-McAfee
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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations
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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

time/ temperature control for safety food not cold held at 41F or below. See * on inspection report. Discussed with PIC that TCS food shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS- food held over 4 hours voluntarily discarded.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelves lined with cardboard holding clean dishes.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 939 violations
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cell phone stored on food contact surface. CA: Cell phones shall never be stored on food contact surfaces. COS- PIC removed cell phone from prep table and sanitized the prep table.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers used to hold carrots and onions observed unclean to sight and touch with accumulation of food debris and 1 container in disrepair. CA: Food and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

current food service permit not posted at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to call health department to pay food service permit fee.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

current food service permit not posted at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to call health department to pay food service permit fee.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

current food service permit not posted at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to call health department to pay food service permit fee.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooking utensils stored in water in a bucket with the water temperature at 83F. CA:Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS- PIC removed utensils from water.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans stacked wet. CA: Dishes shall air drying completely before stacking.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of single used items stored directly on the ground. CA: All food and single used items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors in disrepair at the time of inspection. Discussed with pic that the flooring in the main kitchen shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. CA: floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC to have floors repaired/ sealed within 2 weeks.

Jun 10, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
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No violations recorded for this inspection.