Taste Buddz
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
61
Score
TASTE BUDDZ, located at 1749 Columbia Dr in Decatur, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on November 19, 2025, with a score of 61. This inspection resulted in one major and eight minor violations, including issues with food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and thawing methods. Across five scored inspections, TASTE BUDDZ has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
May 6, 2025
Followup
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
43
Oct 3, 2024
Followup
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
47
Violations — Nov 19, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container with corn inside reach in cooler and container with juice stored uncovered. COS. items were covered. CA. All foods shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed crock pot with cooked rice with build-up of grease/ food debris on both food and non-food contact surfaces. CA. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being thawed in meat sink at room temperature. COS chicken was placed in reach in cooler. CA. time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water 3. As part of a cooking process 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility has unpaid permit fee.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build of grease on steam hood, reach in cooler doors, storage rack and fryers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC advised to clean and maintain equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice crystals inside freezer chests. PIC advised to defrost and clean freezer chests. CA. 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 tap at meat sink in disrepair. CA. A plumbing system shall be repaired and maintained in good repair. PIC advised to repair tap.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles in main kitchen above steam hood. Tiles need to be replaced. Observed floor and walls behind grill and cooking area that are unclean to sight and touch (accumulated grease and food debris). Walls and floor need to be thoroughly cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed missing light bulb shield 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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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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