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The Vortex Bar And Grill scores 85; inspectors cite food condition issues

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878 PEACHTREE ST NE ATLANTA, GA 30309

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The Vortex Bar And Grill received a B, scoring 85 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Aug 19, 2026. The official report lists four findings. [1]

Inspection score

85/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed several dented cans in the dry storage rack alongside other cans that are in good condition. The note records an on-site correction: “PIC discarded the cans that were dented Corrected On-Site.” [2]

The inspector also observed food uncovered in RIF COS: all items were properly covered Except as specified under paragraph 2. [3]

The report states: “During routine inspection EHS observed both black matter on the white compartment of the ice machine.” [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. Three findings are marked as repeat violations. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 4 of 4 findings

  1. Food condition

    Item 3-1C
    Observed several dented cans in the dry storage rack alongside other cans that are in good condition. COS: PIC discarded the cans that were dented Corrected On-Site.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(3)(e)

    Observed several dented cans in the dry storage rack alongside other cans that are in good condition. COS: PIC discarded the cans that were dented Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 3-1C ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  2. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    Observed food uncovered in RIF COS: all items were properly covered 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; Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    Observed food uncovered in RIF COS: all items were properly covered 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; Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
    Corrected on siteRepeat violation

  3. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    During routine inspection EHS observed both black matter on the white compartment of the ice machine. Equipment and food - Contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    During routine inspection EHS observed both black matter on the white compartment of the ice machine. Equipment and food - Contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CA - PIC was advised to clean and sanitize the unit. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Repeat violation

    Correct by

  4. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    Observed pink organic matter inside the soda gun holsters of the bar. CA: PIC was advised to have the soda gun nozzle as well as the holsters cleaned and sanitized.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed pink organic matter inside the soda gun holsters of the bar. CA: PIC was advised to have the soda gun nozzle as well as the holsters cleaned and sanitized. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    Repeat 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
    85/100B
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Fulton County · Aug 19, 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
57547753
Facility ID
877375
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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