Update: The restaurant has passed its re-inspection with a 97. Here's the new report.

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A new DeKalb County restaurant failed a health inspection recently with a variety of concerns.

The Cook Hub, located at 1804 Columbia Drive, Decatur, received a 63 on the check Nov. 20, according to the inspector's report.

Thomas Pursaud, whose sister opened the restaurant about a month ago, said the re-inspection will do better.

“The issues have been handled already,” he said Wednesday. “The head cook had taken the flu and was out.”

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The inspector noted seeing an employee scratching his beard and then handling equipment, as well as an employee touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

Chemicals were stored with food products and cooking items.

Raw turkeys were thawing in the vegetable sink.

Restaurants that fail inspections are generally re-checked within 10 days.

The Cook Hub

1804 Columbia Drive, Decatur

Score: 63

Report: here.

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