Boston Jerk Center
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
The Boston Jerk Center, located at 4411 Covington Hwy in Decatur, GA, had its most recent food service inspection on March 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in a low-risk score of 78, with one major and three minor violations noted. Across three previous scored inspections, the facility has maintained a historical pattern of mostly low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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