SPICY GAGA DUCK received a score of 83 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 5, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: SPICY GAGA DUCK
Location: 5090 BUFORD HWY STE 109 ATLANTA, GA 30340, DeKalb County
Inspection date: November 5, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 83/B
Inspector: William Patterson
Permit number: FSP-044-002087
Inspection findings
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple TCS foods inside of the display cooler including cooked duck head, duck feet, and chicken liver that were above proper cold holding of 41F or below.*see temp log Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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. P PIC stated that foods were prepared at 11 a.m., therefore foods were immediately placed on ice inside the cooler and plastic wrap was removed to facilitate rapid cooling.
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed duck head, duck feet, chicken feet, chicken liver all tightly wrapped in plastic wrap inside of the display cooler of the front food service area. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC immediately placed all foods in cooler on ice and removed the plastic wrap in order to facilitate rapid cooling.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed more than five fruit flies throughout the main kitchen. 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. Discussed with PIC to contact pest control in order to resolve pest issue.
General inspector comments
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About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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