Decatur, DeKalb County

VICTORY SANDWICH BAR

344 CHURCH ST DECATUR, GA 30030

Food
Latest score
96
May 12, 2026
City
Decatur
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 12, 2026

Followup

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed doors to entrance of the facility propped open with no air curtain, screen, or protectant in place. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors or properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects. COS: Person In Charge closed entry doors.

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 766 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed four trays of prepped deli sandwiches stored on the counter using TPHC without a proper time stamp CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control COS: Food employee corrected the TPHC label with the start and discard time.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no person-in charge upon arrival for inspection CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the food code COS: Person-in charge arrived 25 minutes into the inspection

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food containers of TCS Foods (ham 4/7, cheese 4/7, shrimp 4/8, ribs 3/26, slaw 3/29) exceeding 7 days from the date marked on the containers stored in the prep top cooler, reach-in coolers, and walk-in cooler. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS: Food employee discarded each food container with dates exceeding 7 days stored in the prep top cooler, reach-in coolers, and walk-in cooler

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two food employees wearing designed rings. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed doors to entrance of the facility propped open with no air curtain or screen. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors or properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects. COS: Person In Charge closed entry doors.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an expired/unpaid food permit posted for public view. Issued a NOTICE OF VIOLATION. CA: Post a valid food permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. Observed two trays of sandwiches and a food container of cucumbers without any lids or coverings in the prep top cooler. COS: Food employee provided coverings for each tray of sandwiches and a lid for the food container of cucumbers in the prep top cooler.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 862 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: Yes

Observed several TCS food items stored in prep top cooler (ham and cheese) and the walk in cooler (cooked pork, cooked chicken, provolone cheese, mozzarella, and pimento cheese) not holding at 41F or below. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) COS: all food items listed above were discarded by Person In Charge.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed doors to entrance of the facility propped open with no air curtain or screen. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors or Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects. COS: Person In Charge closed entry door.