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The Vortex Bar & Grill scores 96; inspectors cite food storage issues

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438 MORELAND AVE ATLANTA, GA 30307

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The Vortex Bar & Grill received an A, scoring 96 out of 100, in a Fulton County food-service inspection on Aug 28, 2026. The official report lists five findings. [1]

Inspection score

96/100Grade AOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. The note records an on-site correction: “- onions were removed off the ground and shelving.” [2]

The inspector also observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. The note records an on-site correction: “- employee put on a hair restraint.” [3]

A separate finding described utensils that were stained or appeared burnt. The note records an on-site correction: “- utensils were discarded.” [4]

The report marks five findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

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Showing 5 of 5 findings

  1. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    Observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. COS- onions were removed off the ground and shelving.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed a bag of onions stored on the ground. COS- onions were removed off the ground and shelving. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026
    Official report · Item 12A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

    Correct by

  2. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    Observed ice a bottle stored inside the clean ice used for drink making. COS- bottle was removed and new ice was brought.
    Inspector’s full note

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

    Observed ice a bottle stored inside the clean ice used for drink making. COS- bottle was removed and new ice was brought. 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as an Ingredient (P) (h) Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food such as melons or fish, packaged foods such as canned beverages, or cooling coils and tubes of equipment. P Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026
    Official report · Item 12A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

    Correct by

  3. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. COS- employee put on a hair restraint.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

    Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. COS- employee put on a hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed an employee preparing food with bracelets on both wrist. COS- employee removed the bracelets and washed hands.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)

    Observed an employee preparing food with bracelets on both wrist. COS- employee removed the bracelets and washed hands. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  5. Equipment design and condition

    Item 15A
    Observed utensils that were stained or appeared burnt. COS- utensils were discarded.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3

    Observed utensils that were stained or appeared burnt. COS- utensils were discarded. 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - Good Repair & Calibration (C) (q) Good Repair and Calibration. 1. Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule or shall be discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Correct By: 08/28/2026
    Official report · Item 15A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew 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

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  1. This report
    96/100A
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Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

Fulton County · Aug 28, 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
57549451
Facility ID
877374
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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