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The Vortex Bar And Grill
878 PEACHTREE ST NE , ATLANTA, GA 30309 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 19, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B85August 19, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed several dented cans in the dry storage rack alongside other cans that are in good condition. COS: PIC discarded the cans that were dented.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”During routine inspection EHS observed both black matter on the white compartment of the ice machine. Equipment and food - Contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA - PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the unit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed pink organic matter inside the soda gun holsters of the bar.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed food uncovered in RIF COS: all items were properly covered Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A94February 17, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
During routine inspection the dishwasher tested at 200ppm chlorine. PIC was informed to have the united serviced to decrees the Chlorine levels. PIC was also encouraged to utilize the three compartment sink for cleaning and sanitizing until the dishwasher has been adjusted to the correct chemical levels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”During routine inspection EHS observed both black matter on the white compartment of the ice machine. Equipment and food - Contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA - PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the unit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed food uncovered in RIF COS: all items were properly covered Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B83August 22, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
During routine inspection I observed both black and pink organic matter on the white compartment and interior walls of the ice machine. I also observed the can opener found in the kitchen soiled with old food and black grime both on the bland as well as the can opener holder. Equipment and food - Contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA - PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the utensils.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several items held past 7 day date mark- pimento cheese, cheese, chicken base. COS - PIC discarded all items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed that PIC confirmed that they have a non continues cooking process for chicken wings. COS - advised PIC to first seek approval for this non continues cook process before continue on. PIC confirmed they will seek approval. Submit to the Health Authority for review and approval a written management plan that contains a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and supporting documents that adequately provides: managerial oversight of contractual employees activities, control of risk factors for foodborne illness, handwashing policies, employee health policies, the prevention of any potential cross-contamination of equipment and food resulting from multiuse of food service equipment and utensils, and the ability for the Health Authority to conduct trace back in the event of a foodborne illness involving the establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.08(3)(b) - variance requirement (pf)”Observed a roach in the main kitchen crawling on the far back WIC. Head cook removed the insect with paper towels. CA - Advised PIC to have pest control servicer to revisit the establishment for treatment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A94January 11, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
During routine inspection observed black organic matter stored on soda nozzle near bar, and black organic matter store at the chute of ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces 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)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
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