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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 31, 2025): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on September 19, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A99October 31, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.
Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)A98January 17, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving permit & posting.
The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(d)Indoor materials (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(1)(a)A98June 27, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Food, equipment or utensils were stored on the floor instead of at least six inches above it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)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.