North Decatur, DeKalb County

BULLGOGI

2140 N DECATUR RD DECATUR, GA 30033

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 25, 2026
City
North 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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee consuming food while at the prep area. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Food employee discarded food container, disinfected the prep area, and washed their hands.

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 the mouth/lip of the ice machine with pink and black debris and buildup. Advised PIC to discard the ice and clean the equipment. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, and water vending equipment, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handling employee prepare food without using hair restraints. CA: Advised any employee with hair longer than one 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report posted near the chest freezer, which is not visible to the customer. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler were without date marking. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed three cans of pesticide stored near the reach in freezer with dish soap and sanitizer. Discussed with the person in charge that they are not allowed to use pesticide without proper license.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handling employee prepare food without using hair restraints. CA: Advised any employee with hair longer than one 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spoons for rice cooker were resting in the cold water (43F). CA: Discussed with the person in charge that utensils in-between uses must be stored in running water or water at 135 F or higher or keep the spoon dry and change after every 4 hours.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in the reach in cooler were without date marking. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food handling employee prepare food without using hair restraints. CA: Advised any employee with hair longer than one 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Rice paddles seen resting in stagnant water (73 F). Utensils in-between uses must be stored in running water or water at 135 F or higher.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple personal items such as banana and phone was stored on the prep-table. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 866 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired CSFM on 09/23/2022. CSFM must be renewed within 30 days.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bottle eyewash solution stored above food, used for food service, inside of the multi-door reach in cooler. COS,PIC removed the item.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of pesticides are stored in the main kitchen. Pesticides may only be applied by a licensed professional, items need to be removed from facility.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items/food containers are stored on the floor.

Food must be stored:

  1. In a clean, dry location;
  2. Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination
  3. At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handling employee prepare food without using hair restraints. Advised any employee with hair longer than one 1/2 inch must wear an effective hair restraint.

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: Yes

Observed multiple dishes, stored as clean, stacked with visible water residual. Utensils must be air dried before stacking together.