Tucker, DeKalb County

OLD HICKORY HOUSE

2202 NORTHLAKE PKWY TUCKER, GA 30084

Food
Latest score
85
Oct 7, 2025
City
Tucker
County
DeKalb
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 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 foods cold holding at temperatures above 41F in multiple coolers including the walk in cooler (WIC). The reach in cooler containing meat near the grill, the reach in cooler containing salads in the front of the kitchen, and the walk in cooler were all measured with an ambient temperature above 41F. Please see temperature log for details. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: TCS foods in the mentioned cooler that were prepped on the day of the inspection were moved into working cooler and freezer to cool within 4 hours. Any foods that were cold holding in the respective coolers for longer than 4 hours were discarded. The Walk in cooler and the reach in cooler with salads were repaired (See Temperature log for discarded foods).

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple RTE foods in walk in cooler unlabeled. CA: 1. Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101- Food labeling, and 9 CFR 317 Labeling, marking devices, and containers. 2. Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (ii) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (iii) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; COS: Labeling was added to respective dishes

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 a rack in reach in cooler in the front (originally holding banana pudding) covered with a layer of aluminum foil. Observed a rack near the char grill, and one counter by the prep top cooler all covered with aluminum foil. Observed a towel sitting at the bottom of reach in cooler in the front. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

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 trays holding clean utensils and food holding equipment with a build up of food debris. CA: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 817 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several items with temperture greater than 41 degrees (eggs, and pork (raw).

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

Observed potentially hazardous food (whole roast) not held at 135 degrees. Informed PIC to reheat to 135 or above. COS

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

Observed ribs stored in walk-in-cooler, coleslaw reach-in coolers uncovered and subject to contamination. Informed PIC to cover all food item to prevent cross contamination. COS

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Informed PIC to remove stew from pickle container and store in proper food grade container for hot foods. COS- Researched use- Using an Igloo container: Your Igloo cooler is an insulated container, and as such, it is an efficient insulator for both heat and cold. Researching for additional quality control.

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 cooked stew stored in WIC past disposal date marked. Informed PIC to properly date mark all ready to eat food items. COS

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Permit not paid.

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

Floors, walls and ceilings were unclean and in many cases in poor repair. Clean and maintain all floor walls and ceilings. Observed pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink. Informed PIC to repair and to remove accumulation of grease buildup. Repair refrigerator gaskets to control cold temperature. Remove foil from non-food surface area. Major cleaning for entire store. Relocate personal items.