ATLANTIC BUFFET received a B, scoring 82 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Oct 13, 2026. The official report lists seven findings. [1]
The inspector observed hand drying provision is not available at hand sink in drink prep station closest to sushi line. [2]
The inspector also observed raw tilapia stored above ready-to eat crab salad in walk-in cooler of main kitchen. [3]
A separate finding described multicolored slime accumulations inside soft drink nozzles of drink preparation areas. [4]
The report marks four findings as corrected on site. [5]
Showing 7 of 7 findings
Observed hand drying provision is not available at hand sink in drink prep station closest to sushi line. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)
Observed hand drying provision is not available at hand sink in drink prep station closest to sushi line. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels provided Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
(1)Observed dishes and utensils piled up inside hand sink in ware wash area. (2)Observed employee fill up squeeze bottle for cooking at the hand sink of front service.
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)
(1)Observed dishes and utensils piled up inside hand sink in ware wash area. (2)Observed employee fill up squeeze bottle for cooking at the hand sink of front service. C/A: Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Items removed, water in squeeze bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed hand soap not available at hand sink in ware washing area. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)
Observed hand soap not available at hand sink in ware washing area. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Correct within 24 hours. New Violation.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
Observed raw tilapia stored above ready-to eat crab salad in walk-in cooler of main kitchen. Observed raw pooled eggs stored above ready to eat grated cheese in reach-in cooler of main kitchen.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
Observed raw tilapia stored above ready-to eat crab salad in walk-in cooler of main kitchen. Observed raw pooled eggs stored above ready to eat grated cheese in reach-in cooler of main kitchen. C/A: Raw animal proteins shall be stored below ready-to-eat foods. COS: Items rearranged so that raw animal proteins are below ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
Observed multicolored slime accumulations inside soft drink nozzles of drink preparation areas. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed multicolored slime accumulations inside soft drink nozzles of drink preparation areas. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Nozzles were removed and washed, rinsed, then sanitized. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed several pans wet stacked in ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Observed several pans wet stacked in ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. Correct within 24 hours. New Violation.Official report · Item 14B ↗
Observed plastic spoons and forks piled in an open container, allowing customers to touch the portions of other utensils that contact the mouth when retrieving utensils (front service) C/A: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3.
Code 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3)
Observed plastic spoons and forks piled in an open container, allowing customers to touch the portions of other utensils that contact the mouth when retrieving utensils (front service) C/A: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. COS: Correct within 24 hours. New Violation.Official report · Item 14C ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Cobb County · Oct 13, 2026
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