ATLANTA, Clayton County

The A-Bar &Grill ( Atrium)

6000 N TERMINAL PKWY ATLANTA, GA 30320

Food
Latest score
99
Dec 15, 2025
City
ATLANTA
County
Clayton
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cellphone on prep-table, upon arrival. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for possessions. COS: PIC relocated cellphone.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap available at the hand sink at the bar. COS- PIC provided soap

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Certified food safety manager certificate not visible to public. Advised certificate shall be posted for public view.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed employee eating. Advised PIC eating shall take place in designated location.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drain flies observed in bar & main kitchen. Advised PIC to contact pest control & submit invoice to shakendra.strafford1@dph.ga.gov

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drawer cooler & RIC in disrepair. Advised PIC all equipment shall be in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

upon arrival observed cell phone stored on cutting board next to apple. Advised PIC to designate area for personal belongings.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed No CFSM posted in public display. Advised PIC to post CFSM certificate in public display at all times. COS: Had PIC post CFSM certificate in public view.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with pink mold-like substance on white panel of at upstairs main kitchen area. Observed stains and residue on interior of ice machine lid at downstairs prep area. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple items (coleslaw and shredded cheese) inside of the WIC cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC, when cooling, loosely covered or keep uncovered. COS: Had PIC loosely cover items for proper cooling.

Sep 28, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.