Golden Drops Cafe

1788 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Golden Drops Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Golden Drops Cafe was last inspected on Feb 17, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Proper date marking and disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Golden Drops Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Decatur average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: No sanitizer being used at the 3 compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Shredded pork not date marked inside of 2 door cooler.511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, 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. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of thi...

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No serv safe documentation at facility. Must obtain serv safe manager at facility.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Facility has expired CFSM.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Not all TCS food items are date marked inside of cooling units (beef and chicken empanada mix).

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Drops Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Drops Cafe on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Drops Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden Drops Cafe.

How does Golden Drops Cafe compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Golden Drops Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Golden Drops Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Drops Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Drops Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Golden Drops Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Drops Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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