The Sparrow received an A, scoring 95 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Jul 27, 2026. The official report lists three findings. [1]
The inspector observed containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered near cooking equipment in the main kitchen area during slow service period. [2]
The inspector also observed food splatter on the interior of the microwave in the main kitchen area. [3]
A separate finding described scoops in-use for dispensing rice held in containers of water with temperatures of 109*F and 115*F. [4]
The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]
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Observed containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered near cooking equipment in the main kitchen area during slow service period. Corrective action - PIC advised to cover containers of food items when not actively dispensing from them.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed containers of spices and sauces stored uncovered near cooking equipment in the main kitchen area during slow service period. Corrective action - PIC advised to cover containers of food items when not actively dispensing from them. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; New Violation. Correct By: 07/30/2026Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
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Observed food splatter on the interior of the microwave in the main kitchen area. Observed pink and brown spots with the appearance of mold on the interior baffle of the ice machine in the main kitchen area.
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed food splatter on the interior of the microwave in the main kitchen area. Observed pink and brown spots with the appearance of mold on the interior baffle of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Corrected on site - ice machine and microwave cleaned by food employee. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed scoops in-use for dispensing rice held in containers of water with temperatures of 109*F and 115*F. Observed ice scoop stored with the handle touching the ice in the bar area.
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Observed scoops in-use for dispensing rice held in containers of water with temperatures of 109*F and 115*F. Observed ice scoop stored with the handle touching the ice in the bar area. Corrected on site - food employee changed water for in-use rice scoop to water with temperature of 175*F; ice scoop relocated to scoop holder. Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). Corrected On-Site. New Violation.Official report · Item 14A ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Fulton County · Jul 27, 2026
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