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Dakota Blue scores 90; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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454 CHEROKEE AVE SE ATLANTA, GA 30312

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Dakota Blue received an A, scoring 90 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Jul 23, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

90/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen with no soap, and handwashing sink in kitchen with no paper towels and obstructed by dishes. [2]

The inspector also observed in prep top cooler trays of food items sitting directly on top of other food, with bottoms of trays touching the food below. [3]

A separate finding described failure to provide hand washing signs for all handwashing sinks (at bar and in main kitchen). [4]

The report marks one finding as corrected on site. One finding is marked as a repeat violation. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    Observed hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen with no soap, and handwashing sink in kitchen with no paper towels and obstructed by dishes. Advised to keep all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels, and unobstructed.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    Observed hand wash sinks at bar and in kitchen with no soap, and handwashing sink in kitchen with no paper towels and obstructed by dishes. Advised to keep all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels, and unobstructed. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf New Violation. Correct By: 07/26/2026
    Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  2. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    Observed in prep top cooler trays of food items sitting directly on top of other food, with bottoms of trays touching the food below. PIC COS by removing trays on top to a different cooler.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(z)

    Observed in prep top cooler trays of food items sitting directly on top of other food, with bottoms of trays touching the food below. PIC COS by removing trays on top to a different cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 12A ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  3. Required permits and notices

    Item 13A
    Observed failure to provide hand washing signs for all handwashing sinks (at bar and in main kitchen). 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(d)

    Observed failure to provide hand washing signs for all handwashing sinks (at bar and in main kitchen). 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. New Violation. Correct By: 07/26/2026
    Official report · Item 13A ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

  4. Utensil, equipment and linen storage

    Item 14B
    Observed wet stacking of cleaned dishes. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(10)(a)

    Observed wet stacking of cleaned dishes. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. New Violation. Correct By: 07/26/2026
    Official report · Item 14B ↗
    New violation

    Correct by

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    90/100A
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Fulton County · Jul 23, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Available records for this official facility

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
Fulton County
Inspection ID
57543006
Facility ID
883005
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Fulton County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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