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ATAMI STEAK & SUSHI
2538 CEDARCREST RD STE 121 , ACWORTH, GA 30101 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 19, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Inspection history
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B89August 19, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Observed ice machine not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed just prepared raw chicken covered tightly and stored in RIC to cool, just prepared bulk container of white sauce stored with tight fitting lid in WIC, and just prepared sliced cucumbers covered and placed in sushi display to cool.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed daylight around back entrance door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the bottom shelving of multiple prep tables with accumulation of rust throughout main kitchen area, and multiple shelving units in walk-in cooler with accumulation of rust.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A96February 11, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee preparing food without beard guard.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed food employee preparing food in main kitchen with bracelet on wrist.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed several damp and dry wiping clothes in the front food service prep top area and main kitchen area counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed multiple plastic scoops scored inside of sauces (ginger and teriyaki).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed multiple plastic containers in dishwashing area stacked together wet.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A92July 30, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ice well for soda machine not cleaned at a frequency to be maintained clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee drink not in a single use cup with a straw and lid stored on prep top in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A92February 11, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed fryer basket stored on top of handwashing sink in main kitchen area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed employee preparing food in sushi area without proper hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed in-use grill utensils stored in water reading at 77F in main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed soup spoons in main kitchen area and front food service area stored exposing food/lip contact surface to be contaminated by hands.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”B85August 13, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed bulk ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to be maintained clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed handheld food slicer, and handheld can opener stored with accumulation of food debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by sushi area, or at handwashing sink in back of kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed multiple TCS items just prepped placed in sushi display cooler to cool.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee preparing food in main kitchen with watch on wrist.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed cutting boards stored less than 6" off the ground in main kitchen.
−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)”A96February 28, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee drink not in a single use cup with a straw and lid stored on prep top in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A92October 11, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed sanitizer bucket in front service area below manufacturer's recommendation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed cut lettuce in bulk just prepped cooling in sliding door cooler in main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed raw chicken just prepped cooling tightly covered in walk-in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed tofu and green onions just prepped cooling tightly covered in 2 door reach in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed shelving in walk-in cooler not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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-110-000489. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.