Checkers Drive-In Restaurant #850
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
The Checkers Drive-In Restaurant located at 3519 Memorial Drive in Decatur, GA underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 5, 2025. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and two minor violations. Across three recorded inspections, the facility has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered at the time of inspection. CA: All food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS- PIC covered food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink slime and black build up in the ice machine at the time of inspection. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed top of deep freezer used for food preparation-( slicing tomatoes) . The lid of the freezer is rusted and uncleanable. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable. Discussed with PIC to not use the top of the deep freezer to prep foods until it is repaired and easily clean able. Discussed with PIC that a cutting board can be used.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report. CA: TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F of below. COS- PIC voluntarily discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F(See * on inspection report). CA: TCS foods must hot hold at 135F or above. COS- food held under 4 hours reheated to 165F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Boxes of food stored directly on the ground in WIF. CA: All food and single used items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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