The Humming Bird Restaurant

1046 Holcombe Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The Humming Bird Restaurant, located at 1046 Holcombe Rd in Decatur, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on November 5, 2025. This inspection identified one major and six minor violations, including issues related to response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces, and the cleanability of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jun 6, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have EPA approved chemical for norovirus clean up. COS: Correct EPA approved chemical was purchased while inspector was onsite. CA:511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside of microwave unclean with debris build up in direct contact with food.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed foil lining the dry storage shelf. COS: Foil was removed while inspector was onsite. CA: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) 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 cart used to store foods unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned. Observed ventilation hood unclean with grease debris build up. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under equipment unclean with debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed unnecessary items in main kitchen causing debris build up. CA:511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (C) (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Advised to removed
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live flies in main kitchen. Advised to increase pest control. Email report to: ASHLEY.CLARK1@DPH.GA.GOV CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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