DECATUR, DeKalb County

BOSTON JERK CENTER

4411 COVINGTON HWY DECATUR, GA 30035

Food
Latest score
87
Mar 25, 2026
City
DECATUR
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 874 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed two containers of red beans stored without uncovered. CA: (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS:PIC advised to keep food covered while not actively cooling or preparing.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken thawing in meat sink sitting in water. CA: c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

  1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

  2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. COS: PIC moved the raw chicken from sink to the walk in cooler to cool.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a leak at left side of faucet of the dish wash sink. CA: (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised all plumbing fixtures shall be in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the main kitchen with food debris on floor and walls near the stove. CA:The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVATION: raw chicken and raw turkey stored in the walk in cooler uncovered.
CA: except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Discussed with the PIC to keep ALL food covered while not actively cooling or preparing.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVATION: Numerous fly activity in the rear kitchen and dining room. CA: Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Discussed with the PIC to communicate with the Pest Control Operator on how to reduce/eliminate fly activity.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVATION: Observed leak at the left side faucet of the dish wash sink. CA: Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

May 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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

CA: Time temperature control for safety (tcs) food shall hold at 135F or higher. Observed TCS products (chicken and cabbage holding below 135F in the Metro warmer and the jerk chicken in the display warmer) COS- cabbage placed in the soup kettle to reheat to 165F+ Curry chicken placed in the freezer to cool down Jerk chicken patty discarded

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CA: Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair. Observed leak at the left side faucet of the dish wash sink. PIC informed to have repaired by 5-16-24

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products Observed floor in the walk in freezer unclean with food debris and frozen water. Floor in corner/behind equipment has food debris.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Fly activity observed in the kitchen.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Leak observed at the 3 compartment sink faucets.
PIC advised to have the leaks repaired.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation of Code: [511-6-1.02(1)(d)] Most current inspection report is not posted within 1 foot of readable distance. PIC advised that the inspection report must be posted within 15 feet of the entrance, between 5-7 feet from the floor and 1 foot of readable distance. Report must be outside on the glass service window or outside of the window to meet the 1 foot of readable distance rules

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Gasket of the Horizon 3 door cooler and exterior of the small container of seasoning are unclean to sight and touch.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor of the walk in freezer is unclean with debris.