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Westin Hotel
4736 BEST RD , ATLANTA, GA 30337 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 19, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81May 19, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the self-serve buffet, coffee kiosk (front) and cooler in the main kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed dish machine using high temperature measuring below 180F.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)”Observed small flies in the front bar and main kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed reach in cooler in the front coffee area with an ambient temperature of 52F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”B81November 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple TCS food items at the coffee shop and buffet line cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41 degrees F. Advised PIC that all raw and RTE foods shall cold hold at 41 degrees F or below. Advised to place in coolers for proper cooling.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed food contact surface of the bulk ice machine stored as clean with black and brown debris. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operations when contamination can occur. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the bulk ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no paper towels at the hand sink at the bar area. Advised PIC that paper towels shall be supplied at al hand sinks at all times Advised to supply hand sink with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed strainer obstructing hand sink at the bar area. Also observed ice obstructing hand sink at the wait station. Advised PIC that all hand sinks shall be maintained so that it is easily accessible at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”A96June 18, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed accumulation of build-up on the interior panel of ice machines in the main kitchen area. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”B85December 9, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F reach-in and on serving bar. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Products were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135 on steam well in kitchen. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall hot hold at 135F or above. COS: Products were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed several drain/fruit flies throughout the kitchen area. Advised PIC to contact pest control for service.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”B80June 10, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed TCS foods cold holding above 42F in two reach-in and two walk in coolers. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Products were discarded, and other items were relocated to other coolers.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods hot holding below 135F in the front food service buffet area. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall hot hold at 135F or above. COS: Products were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed mold-like accumulation on the interior panel of two ice machines in the main kitchen area. Also, observed microwave near the grill prep area with debris & residue on the inside. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed several drain/fruit flies throughout the kitchen area. Advised PIC to contact pest control for service.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several foods stored uncovered in 2 reach in coolers. Advised PIC all foods shall be protected from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple carts in various food prep/storage areas lined with cardboard. Advised PIC materials for nonfood contact shall be easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed the ambient temperature for 2 reach in coolers & 2 walk in coolers above 41F. Advised PIC units holding TCS products shall cold hold @ 41F or below.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”B83December 13, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed multiple microwaves interior with debris and residues, also observed white panel of ice machine with debris and residues. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of equipment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed handwashing station at grill area and handwashing station Front-Service area obstructed by cart. Advised PIC handsinks shall be accessible at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed multiple plates on countertop stored with debris and residue stored as clean at grill area. Advised PIC equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed two containers of grill chicken at food prep area counter and observed one bin of raw shell eggs on counter grill prep area at room-temperature. Advised PIC cooling shall be done rapidly under refrigeration. COS: Had PIC place items in WIC for proper cooling.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Upon arrival, observed backdoor leading to the outside with visible light entry. Advised PIC outer opening to facility shall be protected from: insects and/or rodents by tight-fitting doors and screens.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed multiple carts in various food prep/storage areas lined with cardboard. Advised PIC facility material for nonfood contact shall be easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”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-031-001109. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.