ATLANTA, Clayton County

Essence Restaurant and Lounge

5439 RIVERDALE RD STE ATLANTA, GA 30349

Food
Latest score
99
Oct 31, 2025
City
ATLANTA
County
Clayton
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged and missing coved molding in multiple areas in kitchen. Advised to repair.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection not properly posted in public view. Advised PIC that most current inspection shall be posted. New inspection report was posted near front door

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unapproved ceiling tiles above bars. Advised ceiling tiles over bars shall be non-Porus, nonabsorbent and smooth and of light color. Shall be replaced by next inspection

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Single service food containers stored on floor. Items shall be at least six inches off floor. Owner moved items

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paint observed peeling off wall over three compartment sink. Wall panel coming off wall in prep area. Shall be maintained.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paint observed peeling off wall over three compartment sink. Wall panel coming off wall in prep area. Shall be maintained.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 882 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed molded cheese and molded lemons. Advised PIC that all molded foods shall be discarded.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach activity near prep table. Advised PIC o contact professional pest control company. Advised to submit pest control invoices.