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DeKalb health officials warn restaurants about alleged fake inspector
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sydney Stallworth , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The DeKalb County Board of Health has shared a video of the man, who refers to himself as "Agent Black" and provides a badge number that is not affiliated with the health department.
DeKalb County health officials are warning local restaurants to be cautious of a potential impostor. An individual, claiming to be a health inspector, has been entering kitchens and filming interactions, which are then posted online. The DeKalb County Board of Health has shared a video of the man, who refers to himself as "Agent Black" and provides a badge number that is not affiliated with the health department.
Further details about this incident are available from DeKalb Public Health. Restaurants are advised to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a health inspector to protect themselves against potential impersonators.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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