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BIRUK KANA RESTAURANT
926 MONTREAL RD E , CLARKSTON, GA 30021 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 74 on September 23, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B85May 22, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed: No paper towels or hand drying device to dry hands at hand sink near 3 compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed the prep table with food debris and stains on the surface. CA:Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC advised to clean food contact surfaces to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed no date marking system for TCS/ ready to eat foods ( beef in sauce, red sauce, sautéed onions)stored in reach in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed walk in cooler out of service in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed heavy grease and food debris on the exterior of stove and walls surrounding the stove.
−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)”C78October 23, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and temperature control.
Observed the prep table with food debris and stains on the surface. CA:Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC advised to clean food contact surfaces to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed one live roach in the main kitchen crawling nearing 3 compartment sink and a one dead roach in the refrigerator.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j)6 - hygienic practices-handling prohibition of animals (pf)”Observed: Multiple TCS foods (curry goat, curry beef) cold holding above 41F. See temp log*.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed the food establishment didn't have a certified food safety manager during all hours of operation.
−4 points · Cited as “null”C74September 23, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed RTE food (tomatoes) stored below raw animal food(beef) cold holding stored in the walk in cooler.
−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: Multiple TCS foods (lamb in sauce, collard greens, beef(raw),chicken in sauce cold holding above 41F. See temp log*.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the food establishment didn't have a certified food safety manager during all hours of operation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed raw meat (lamb cold holding stored in 2 door reach in cooler uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A96November 22, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control and facility upkeep.
Observed live flies, roaches in main kitchen near 3-compartment sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed dead roaches in main kitchen near 3-compartment sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceilings of main kitchen not clean to sight or touch.
−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)”Observed lights in walk-in-cooler inoperable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (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-044-002085. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.