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Atlanta Fish Market
265 PHARR RD , ATLANTA, GA 30305 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 23, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 73 on October 16, 2026 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100October 23, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
C73October 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS foods stored in the WIC and RIC's with internal temps above 41F. (CA)Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed glass dishwasher not dispersing sanitizer. CA advised PIC to maintenance 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed many employee beverages throughout the main kitchen. CA advised PIC that beverages must be single use in a designated area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed lack of asterisk for raw and undercooked foods in the main menu. CA advised PIC to obtain asterisk on menu. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked”This inspection deducted 27 points, but only 21 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A98May 26, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed not most recent inspection report posted in restaurant.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”C77May 18, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS foods stored in the WIC and RIC's with internal temps above 41F. (CA)Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed build up on can opener in main kitchen. CA advised PIC that food contact surfaces need to cleaned regularly. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee eating a fruit in the main kitchen. CA advised PIC that employee can only eat in a designated employee area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food items on the floor in the WIC. CA advised PIC that ll food items must be 6 inches above the ground. At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”This inspection deducted 23 points, but only 18 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A94December 17, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed several food items stored in the RIC’s in the main kitchen and sushi lounge without proper coverings.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed inspection report from 2/2025 posted in restaurant.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing , observed walls unclean with black buildup in the dish area, observed dust around walls in the dish area, observed broken cove basing. CA- all physical facilities shall be cleaned and in good repair. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
−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)”B87July 21, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods stored in the WIC and RIC's with internal temps above 41F. (CA)Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed build-up in the top of the ice machine. (CA) Advised the PIC to clean the ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: 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)”A93February 18, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ice dumped in the hand sink. COS- PIC was told that employees cannot dump in hand sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed multiple employees preparing food with jewelry on. COS- jewelry was removed from wrist. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”B81February 4, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed the ambient temperature of the WIC at 50 degrees. Observed the ambient temperature in a RIC at 50 degrees. Observed food in a pastry RIC above 41 degrees. COS- food was removed. CA- WIC and coolers shall be repaired. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed black buildup along the walls, and top flaps of the ice machine. CA- PIC asked to burn the ice and have ice machine cleaned. I will come back tomorrow to recheck ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: 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 dishes being washed inside the bar dish machine but the concentration of the sanitizer at 0ppm. COS- dishes were taken to main kitchen dish machine to be rewashed and ecolab was called to repair machine. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (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).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed a high temperature dish machine and no irreversible temperature indicator. CA- a temperature indicator shall be provided for the dish machine. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed large gaps at the back door of the facility. Observed the fan in the back above the door not in good repair. CA- outer openings shall be protected. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed cutting boards with gashes and stains. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed the WIC fans and fans in the pastry cooler unclean with dust buildup. CA- fans shall be cleaned. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−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)”Observed multiple ceiling tiles missing , observed walls unclean with black buildup in the dish area, observed dust around walls in the dish area, observed broken cove basing. CA- all physical facilities shall be cleaned and in good repair. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
−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)”A90January 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed a black mold like substance inside the bin of the ice machine in the middle of the main kitchen. 5. 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 PIC had the ice dumped and the machine cleaned a sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed that the gauges on the dishwasher in the kitchen were not moving as the machine cycled from washing and sanitizing. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: 1. In each wash and rinse tank; Pf and 2. As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Pf PIC contacted their vendor to service the dishwasher.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(y),(z),(aa),(bb) - warewashing machine, data plate, internal baffles, temperature md, heaters & baskets (pf, c)”Observed plastic containers left in the working containers of in-house sauces in multiple areas in the facility. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC removed them from the containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in multiple areas of the facilities. EHS also observed a visible gap underneath the door of the first WIC. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will contact their vendor to repair these floor tiles.
−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)”This inspection deducted 10 points, but only 7 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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 1-219*. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
