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Ray's Cedars Restaurant
26 5TH ST NE , ATLANTA, GA 30308 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food source.
Inspection history
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C70April 14, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food source.
Observed failure to cold hold all the TCS (Ham, Tomatoes, Buffalo Chicken, Meat bals, Gyro) foods on the first prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the dishwasher at the bar failed to produce the correct amount of sanitizer (10ppm chlorine was produced after tested).
−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 dented cans in the main kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”During the routine inspection EHS attempted to wash hands but the hand sink in the main kitchen did not have any soap available at the time. COS: Staff managed to replenish the soap dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed microwave with food debris throughout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed pink and black slime on the deflector plate of the ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed can opener with food debris and other buildup on the blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed failure to provide a current Food Service Permit not past the Annual Fee Date.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed failure to post the current inspection report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”B89October 9, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed failure to cold hold all the TCS (Ham, Buffalo Chicken, Meat bals, Gyro) foods on the first prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed failure to provide a current Food Service Permit not past the Annual Fee Date.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed single use sauce cups stored in seasoning bends.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”A95April 3, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control.
Observed multiple items in RIC uncovered. 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; CA-EHS encouraged MOD to cover product.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed excessive spills and food debris on kitchen walls. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable. CA-EHS advised MOD to clean kitchen walls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B89September 16, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Obse3rved working chemical spray bottles without ant labeling. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf CA- EHS advised MOD to label.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed microwave with food debris throughout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA- EHS advised MOD to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed dead roach inside 3 compartment sink. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. CA- EHS advised cook to remove roach.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”A93January 10, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
During routine inspection observed raw chicken being actively prepared with sanitizer stored in the three compartment sink. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”During routine inspection observed rusted screw used in ice machine to hold deflector plate. Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (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 1-25151. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.