Chamblee, DeKalb County

SOL LOUNGE

4186 BUFORD HIGHWAY STE C & D ATLANTA, GA 30345

Food
Latest score
94
Apr 8, 2026
City
Chamblee
County
DeKalb
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

A large hole (about 2inches wide) as well as gap at the bottom of the back exit door was observed. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

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: Yes

Observed tiles missing around the grease trap in the kitchen and one cracked tile in the kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no light bulb shielding on the light bubs located in the kitchen above the prep table and chest freezer. CA: light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 888 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand cleanser located at the kitchen handwashing sink. CA: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC provided the handwashing sink with soap.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provision at the bar and kitchen hand washing sinks. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf
  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf COS: PIC provided both handwashing sinks with paper towels.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A large hole (about 2inches wide) as well as gap at the bottom of the back exit door was observed.

CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Discussed with PIC to fix the door as soon as possible.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one live small roach as well as one large dead in the main kitchen .

CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Eliminating harborage conditions.

Owner will provide the most current pest control invoice once retrieved.

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 faucet and bottom of 3-compartment sink leaking. CA: System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised to contact a licensed plumber to repair the sink.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans/equipment stored on floor. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: COS: PIC moved all pans/equipment to the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freezer gasket in disrepair.

CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

Discussed with PIC to replace the gasket as soon as possible.

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 tiles missing around the grease trap in the kitchen and one cracked tile in the kitchen. Observed men's restroom ceiling in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents in men's and women's restrooms and in kitchen area unclean to sight and touch. Observed areas of floor in kitchen, near fryers and under bar area unclean to sight and touch. Observed wall behind fryer unclean to sight and touch.

CA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
  2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Advised PIC to replace the floor tiles. Advised PIC that floors in food prep areas shall be a material that is durable, cleanable and non-absorbent. Advised to clean all physical facilities so they are clean to sight and touch.