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Bowties Bar and Grill
1551 PHOENIX BLVD , ATLANTA, GA 30349 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on August 21, 2026, scoring 57/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 93. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 1, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A93September 1, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed hand sink in the main kitchen w/o paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed dish machine disinfectant measuring at 0ppm CL.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”U66August 31, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods (pasta, ground beef (raw) cold holing in the prep top cooler above 41F. All TCS foods shall cold hold at41F or below. Discussed to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no employee training for food allergen awareness. Advised to obtain and train employees.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure w/ no EPA approved disinfectant to implement procedure. Discussed to obtain.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of pans, tongs, ladles stored with clean utensils w/ encrusted food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed major food allergens not posted/displayed in public view.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed current inspection report not posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”This inspection deducted 34 points, but only 25 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U57August 21, 202615 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 10 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and menu & labeling.
Observed several TCS foods (milk, yogurt, cheese, raw shell eggs) held in the temperature danger zone above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed employee rinse wiping cloth off w/ water then wipe food prep counters. COS: discussed using wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket to clean food prep counters and employee complied.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed sanitizer bucket stored underneath counter next to multiple food seasonings.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed expired gallons of milk and yogurt expired in the main kitchen reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed no employee training for food allergen awareness. Advised to obtain and train.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed hand sink in the bar area with no paper towels available. Discussed to supply at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed hand sink in the bar area with no soap available. Discussed to obtain.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedure w/ no EPA approved disinfectant to implement procedure. Discussed to obtain.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of several cooking utensils, spoons, and forks stored clean with old food debris. Observed food contact surface of ice machine w/ black substance. Discussed to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed chemical bottles in the kitchen unlabeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed certified food safety manager not training employees on proper food preparation, monitoring of food safety and ensuring knowledge. Advised to provide training.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed foods uncovered in the front food service area (muffins, fruit, all hot items).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. Discussed to fully cook those menu items until the menu has been corrected.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”Observed current inspection report not posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed reach in cooler in the main kitchen w/ an ambient of 51F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”C71July 13, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and management & training.
Observed TCS foods cold holding on the main kitchen reach in cooler above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed expired container of yogurt in the reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed the facility unable to provide agreement forms indicating employees of their responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed no paper towels available in the main kitchen and bar area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal clean up procedures unavailable at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed black substance on the interior surface of the ice machine in the main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”Observed grease accumulation on the sides and bottom of all equipment on the cook line (fryer and griddle) area.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”B88October 29, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed facility without agreement forms available indicating employee's responsibility to report food borne illnesses and symptoms. Advised PIC to obtain forms and have employee's sign.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed bar hand sink without soap. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be provided with soap at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed bar hand sink without paper towels. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed chicken cooling on the counter. Also observed chicken wraps wrapped tightly in the grab n go cooler. Advised on cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed menu without asterisk indicating which foods can be served raw/undercooked. Advised to upgrade menu.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”A100May 7, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
U67April 22, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in reach in cooler. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine sanitizer meeting adequate concentration measuring at 0 ppm Cl. Advised to repair.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed pitcher of water stored inside the bar hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands and not used for other purposes.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed chemical bottle with no label. Advised to label all chemicals removed from its original container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed TCS food not properly cooling. Discussed proper cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed current inspection report not posted. Advised to post current report at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - identification”This inspection deducted 33 points, but only 25 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U68April 8, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 7 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed in cooler raw chicken stored above cooked chicken wings and raw shell eggs above cheese. Advised to store foods based on final cook temp.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised not to overfill containers and not to leave foods out at room temperature.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine sanitizer measuring at 0ppm Cl. Advised to have serviced.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed verifiable manner that employees were informed of their responsibility to report foodborne illnesses. Advised to have employees to read and sign.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed black mats stored in the bar hand sink. Advised to supply with paper towels at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of dishes stored clean with old food debris and food contact surfaces of soda nozzles with black substance. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several bottles of chemicals with no labels. Advised to label.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed employee open beverage stored on the prep counter w/ utensils. Advised to drink from a single service container w/ lid and straw and in a designated area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A92October 10, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed build-up inside ice machine on ice shield located in kitchen. Equipment shall be maintained cleaned and free of accumulations. PIC had worker clean ice shield during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed chemicals in bottles stored on food prep tables where handling food. Advised that chemical are to be stored properly to prevent food contamination. PIC moved chemical to proper location.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”A100May 6, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-002018. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.