Fireside Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
74
Score
Fireside Restaurant, located at 7046 Covington Hwy in Lithonia, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on November 6, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with proper date marking and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Across three recorded inspections, Fireside Restaurant has predominantly received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Nov 6, 2025 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed large pans of jerk chicken and macaroni and cheese being held in reach in cooler not properly date marked with preparation or discard date. CA: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed RIC door and seal in disrepair located in warewash area. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. PIC has been advised to discontinue using RIC until repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed blood spillage from raw chicken inside bottom of RIF. Observed the bottom of the cooler with an accumulation of food, dirt, grease. Spoke with PIC about replacing both reach-in-freezer and reach-in-cooler. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC has been advised to wash, rinse and sanitize RIF actively to maintain cleanliness. New Violation.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed dinning tables being use in front service area. CA: In all establishments with dining facilities on the premises and permitted since July 31, 1995, patrons' toilet facilities shall be provided. Access to patrons' toilet facilities shall not be through food service, preparation, storage, or warewashing areas. PIC was advised patron to post signage to prevent eating inside establishment.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed flooring of warewash area and with broken tiles not being maintained cleanable or durable. Observed flooring and shelving of dry storage shed unclean to sight and touch. CA: Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Advised PIC to repair tiles and to place floor coverings to maintain cleanability. Also advised to clean flooring and repair shelving of dry storage shed.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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