Da Flava Jamaican & Soul Food
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
64
Score
DA FLAVA JAMAICAN & SOUL FOOD, located at 3401 Covington Dr, Decatur, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 16, 2025. This inspection identified one critical violation and six minor violations, including issues with posted information and proper reheating procedures for hot holding. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jan 17, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 16, 2025 Inspection
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility has unpaid permit fee.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items placed to heat up on steam table at below 135F. COS. Items were removed and reheated in oven to 165F. CA. time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds.
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of food debris on equipment (reach in cooler, microwave, stove, steam table, freezer chests). Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up debris/ dust on vents in ceiling.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed items on storage shelves PIC stated are not in use and to be discarded. CA. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed missing light bulb shields in main kitchen. CA. light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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