Jun 8, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
DECATUR, DeKalb County
BENTON HOUSE OF DECATUR
2711 LAWRENCEVILLE HWY DECATUR, GA 30033
Food
Latest score
100
Jun 8, 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.
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
Score: 953 violations
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 blade of can opener and holster unclean with accumulation of debris. PIC stated that the can opener and holster are cleaned weekly. Discussed with PIC that the can opener blade and holster must be cleaned after every use. Observed 7 knives and 1 spatula stored as clean with water spots on them. Observed spoons and forks stored as clean with water spots on the handle and the food contact surface of the spoon. CA: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: All utensils and equipment mentioned above were placed in the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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: No
Observed the rollaway trays holding clean plated and bowls unclean with dust and debris. CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed urns holding iced tea unclean on the outside with accumulation of sticky residue and dust. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Discussed with PIC that the urns will be cleaned that night.
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
Score: 961 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed potato salad and coleslaw not date marked. Informed PIC TCS food prepared and held, or commercial containers of ready-to-eat, TCS food opened and held, over 24 hours should be date marked. establishment.
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
Score: 786 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed fresh cut lettuce ready to eat salad bowl placed on top of raw bacon stored in box. Informed PIC that raw animal product must be store below ready to eat food and separated from ready to eat food to prevent cross contamination from raw food. PIC remove the salad and place on top of rack in RIC. COS
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed unauthorized personnel were observed accessing the kitchen. Person in charge was not unable to demonstrate proper knowledge of food safety. ServSafe class scheduled for March 12th at Grace Nutrition Consulting, LLC.
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Certified Food Safety (CFSM )must be properly trained.
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
At the time of inspection handwashing sink was blocked by mop, mop bucket and folder boxes. Informed PIC that hand sink should be accessible at all times for employee use. COS
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 equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. PIC stated that the sink is not used. At the time of inspection dirty dishes were in the rinse sink section. Informed PIC of the proper use of the(3) compartment sink (wash, rinse and sanitizer.
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 hole in ceiling, back door with light appear underneath. Informed PIC to contact contractor to repair to prevent pest entrance.