Step by Step Catering
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
41
Score
Step By Step Catering, located at 1303-B Columbia Dr in Decatur, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 10, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection identified three critical, three major, and three minor violations, including repeat issues with ensuring food-contact surfaces were cleaned and sanitized. While this recent inspection indicated a higher risk level, Step By Step Catering has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
41
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces ( plates, cooking equipment, utensils) stored as clean observed with heavy accumulation of food debris and food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces and nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Discussed with PIC to clean all food contact surfaces and to cover items not in constant use.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed organic growth in the interior of ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC cut off ice machine and stated ice will be removed and ice machine will be washed, rinsed and sanitized before use.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed microwave uncleaned and rusted. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be in good repair and cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. PIC stated she will voluntarily discard microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food cold holding above 41F. See * on inspection report . Discussed with PIC that TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS- food put on ice and moved to cooler to cool more rapidly. food held longer than 4 hrs discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods ( rice and pasta) hot holding in cambro below 135F. See * on inspection report. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS- food moved to walk in cooler to cool.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 residential sprays like raid stored in the facility. CA: Residential pest control is not allowed in food service establishment. Only commercial professional pest control is allowed.
511-6-1.07(6)(l)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelves lines with plastic bags. CA: General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food and grease buildup throughout the facility on the out side of equipment, containers holding clean utensils, shelves and rolling carts. CA: All equipment, containers and carts shall be stored clean in good repair. Discussed with PIC to deep clean main kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles missing and with water damage. Observed walls with grease and food build up throughout kitchen. Discussed with PIC to repair tiles and deep clean kitchen within 72 hours.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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