Imagine That Cafe

3354 Memorial Dr Ste B, Decatur, GA 30032

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Imagine That Cafe has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “plumbing installed”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to the broader Decatur restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels observed @ hand sink. Advised PIC paper towels shall be provided @ all times. COS- paper towels were provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage without lid and straw next to sliced tomatoes on prep table. Advised PIC employee beverages shall be in disposable cup with lid and straw. COS- employee beverage discarded

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed Several TCS foods cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath dish machine. Advised to repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jan 19, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine using hot water sanitizing measuring less than 180F. Advised PIC when using a conveyor dish machine hot water sanitizing the max. temp shall read 180F. Also advised to manually wash, rinse, and sanitize.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of multiple spatulas, utensils, plates, and cups. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak at the faucet at the dish sink and chemical feeder at the dish machine. Advised to repair

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed fly activity in the kitchen prep area. Advised to notify pest control.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of multiple skillets on storage rack with old food debris and rusting. Advised PIC that all skillets shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC moved storage rack to ware wash area to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed visible staining on metal portion of interior of ice machine. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean at all times. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of interior of ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed to report symptoms/illnesses. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and conditional agreement forms shall be signed and kept on file at all times.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view during time of inspection. Advised PIC that a current CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view at all times.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed old food debris on multiple metal racks. Advised PIC 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)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3-compartment sink at ware-washing area, observed leak at 3-compartment sink at food prep area, and observed leak at the hand sink near 3-compartment sink (prep area). Advised PIC. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to repair 2 3-compartment sinks and hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

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

Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view at all times.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed current Food Service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most current Food Service shall be posted in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Imagine That Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Imagine That Cafe on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Imagine That Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “plumbing installed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Imagine That Cafe.

How does Imagine That Cafe compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Imagine That Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Imagine That Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Imagine That Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Imagine That 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.

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