ATLANTA, Clayton County

Buka 2 Restaurant & Lounge

5436 RIVERDALE RD ATLANTA, GA 30349

Food

Latest score

Oct 22, 2025

City

ATLANTA

County

Clayton

Inspections

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 22, 2025

Followup

Score: 942 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Evidence of rodents and roaches present in dry storage room and in kitchen. Pest control records are current and up to date. Advised to contact pest control for a revisit .

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Raw wood observed around food prep sinks in kitchen. Raw wood at prep sinks shall be properly sealed. Advised to seal raw wood.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 759 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat food in reach-in cooler. Advised raw meats shall not be stored over ready to eat food. advised to move beef to proper location

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Certification shall be maintained. Advised Owner to register by 11-12-24 and email copy of registration for CFSM test to Eugene.Polk@dph@dph.ga.gov

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observe multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the facility cold holding units and in walk-in freezer COS: Employee covered food to protect from contamination.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed leaking plumbing under handwash sink both in. Advised leaking plumbing shall be repaired.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Raw wood observed around food prep sinks in kitchen. Raw wood at prep sinks shall be properly sealed. Advised to seal raw wood.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Kitchen equipment has build up present( bulk food containers, metal shelf in kitchen, shelf under grill, vent hood and sides of metal food prep counter in kitchen . Advised food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other form of build-up accumulations. Advised to clean.

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

Observed ceiling in need of repair at back door area. Observed multiple holes in walls/ ceiling in multiple areas, Observed cob webs on roof/ wall joints in multiple areas, Observed build up on floors under and around equipment in kitchen and in dish room. Advised facility shall be properly maintained. Advised to correct the listed violations.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen painted black color. Advised ceiling tiles shall be of light color, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Inadequate lighting observed in main kitchen area. CA: Adequate lighting must be present in food prep areas. Advised to replace missing/blown bulbs.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several TCS foods held below 135F degrees for hot holding. Advised to discard.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No certified food manager for establishment. Certification shall be maintained. Advised Owner to register by 4-17-24 and email copy of registration for CFSM test to Eugene.Polk@dph@dph.ga.gov

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed worker washing hands in three compartment sink. Stated they were told to not use hw sink due to leaking plumbing. Owner voluntarily closed until hw sink is repaired

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking plumbing under 3 compartment sink and under handwash sink both in kitchen owner will contact me when repaired. New residential hot water heater installed must be commercial grade owner must submit specs for review suitability verification check.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inadequate lighting observed in main kitchen and dry storage area. CA: Adequate lighting must be present.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple boxes of eggs (2) cold-holding in WIC above 41F. Advised PIC TCS foods shall be cold-held at 41F or below. COS: Had PIC discard out of temperature items, advised to get unit serviced.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready to eat fried rice, RTE cow feet, and RTE tomato stew in reach in cooler of main kitchen not meeting 41 degrees. PIC stated that these items were prepared at 4:00 pm yesterday. Advised PIC that TCS food items shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature. COS: Had PIC discard items listed.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no evidence of employee health reporting at time of inspection. Advised PIC food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report. COS: Gave PIC DPH RedBook.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no evidence of procedures or disinfectant used to clean-up vomit and fecal events, PIC could not verbally verify how to clean-up in case of vomit or fecal event. COS: Gave PIC norovirus handout.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-EPA approved bleach onsite with deodorizes and brightens doesn't clean and disinfects. Advised PIC to obtain adequate chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces. CA: Discussed with PIC to obtain EPA approved sanitizer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report not posted at time of inspection. Advised PIC to post inspection in prominent display. CA: Discussed with PIC to place in prominent display.