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Essence Restaurant and Lounge
5439 RIVERDALE RD STE , ATLANTA, GA 30349 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 15, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on September 19, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100October 15, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A99October 31, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Observed damaged and missing coved molding in multiple areas in kitchen. Advised to repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A98January 17, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed most recent inspection not properly posted in public view. Advised PIC that most current inspection shall be posted. New inspection report was posted near front door.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed unapproved ceiling tiles above bars. Advised ceiling tiles over bars shall be non-Porus, nonabsorbent and smooth and of light color. Shall be replaced by next inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)”A98June 27, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Single service food containers stored on floor. Items shall be at least six inches off floor. Owner moved items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Paint observed peeling off wall over three compartment sink. Wall panel coming off wall in prep area. Shall be maintained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B88September 19, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source and pest control.
Food wasn't from an approved source or wasn't in sound condition.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(1)Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)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-031-001746. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.