TROPICS (BASE) received a score of 96 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 4, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: TROPICS (BASE)
Location: 6453 CHUPP RD LITHONIA, GA 30058, DeKalb County
Inspection date: November 4, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 96/A
Inspector: Ashley Keel
Permit number: FSP-044-002031
Inspection findings
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 the mac & cheese in the Arctic Air cooler cooling with lids covering the product. COS: Lids removed from food containers. CA: (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.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the inside of the walk in cooler floor and bottom of the reach in freezer unclean with derbis build on the bottom. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
General inspector comments
Observed: Signed employee health agreements Norovirus clean up kit Reach in freezer- food frozen solid Inspection accompanied by Nakia Robinson
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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