Chamblee, DeKalb County

CONTINENT RESTAURANT AND JAZZ BAR

4300 BUFORD HIGHWAY, SUITE 201-202 ATLANTA, GA 30345

Food

Latest score

Apr 16, 2026

City

Chamblee

County

DeKalb

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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 806 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 one preptop cooler with multiple TCS foods (raw beef - 42F, raw chicken - 42F, raw lamb - 42F, cut cucumbers - 48F) cold-holding above 41F. COS: PIC relocated TCS items to WIC. PIC reset temperature of preptop. After resetting temperature, preptop ambient dropped to 38F.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing liquid at either bar or rear main kitchen hand sink. COS: Advised PIC to supply bar and rear main kitchen hand 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 bar hand sink without towels available. COS: Advised PIC to supply bar hand sink with towels.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bar dish machine in use with 0 ppm chlorine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rear kitchen door near mop sink propped open. COS: PIC closed outer door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed at least half a dozen drain flies in the main kitchen and the bar area.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed no CFSM certificate.

CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment.

COS: PIC placed the missing CFSM certificate in the public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler not cold holding 41 degrees and below. No TCS foods in the cooler at time of inspection.

CA: Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04.

Discussed with PIC to have the cooler fixed (by 8/7/2025) so it reaches appropriate cold holding temperatures of 41 and below. Email picture proof once cooler is fixed.

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 prep top cooler 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.

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 protective light shielding on two light fixtures in the kitchen above prep top coolers.

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.

Discussed with PIC to shield the light fixtures as soon as possible.