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5302 BUFORD HIGHWAY, SUITE A-5 , ATLANTA, GA 30340 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
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C72March 27, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold holding at temperature above 41F - see foods marked with asterisk in temperature log. Upon checking, the ambient temperature of the cooler was 43F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed an employee move multiple baguette pans from the floor to the bread proofer and to the shelf where clean baguette pans are stored.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed a container of floor cleaner stored on a shelf amongst containers of soy sauce and honey.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed multiple ready-to-eat, TCS foods (5 containers of cooked, sliced pork ; 2 containers of pate ; 3 bins of house-made cooked pork sausage) held under refrigeration for more than 24 hours with no date marks.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a spray container of blue liquid (later identified as soap) unlabeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed cooked chicken cooling using ineffective methods. Observed chicken on counter upon arrival at 86F. Employee stated it had just finished cooking and placed in cooler. Observed chicken at 79F after about an hour in the cooler. Container of chicken was tightly sealed and over 4 inches tall.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed the interior of the prep top cooler leaking water.CA 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed heavily soiled floors below the ovens, ranges, by the hand sink, and behind equipment.
−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)”B86April 16, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and management & training.
Observed employee wash knife and white container without sanitizing solution. Observed employee wash blue cutting board with no sanitizing solution. CA:(n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) 2. An iodine solution shall have a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C)P minimum concentration between 12.5 ppm and 25 ppm, P and pH of 5.0 or less or a pH no higher than the level for which the manufacturer specifies for the solution to be effective; P 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed the interior of the ice machine with black/brown residue.CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed leaking hand sink in the corner of the main kitchen.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Upon arrival, asked front food service employees for the person in charge. Employee stated they are not the person in charge.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed expired quat sanitizer test strips. CA:Advised PIC to obtain quat sanitizer strips by the end of day 4/16/25.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed the interior of the prep top cooler leaking water.CA 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed a chest freezer and hand sink behind the plaza.CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”Observed heavily soiled floors below the ovens, ranges, by the hand sink, and behind equipment.CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Discussed to deep clean kitchen.
−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)”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 FS044-890712. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
