Ameri Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Ameri Bistro has five inspections in the public record. Ameri Bistro was last inspected on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food separated and protected” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Lithonia restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Followup
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report not displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease on hood and black organic growth on outer surfaces of sauce pans. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulated grease on floor and wall behind cooking equipment (fryers). Also observed vents in main kitchen with accumulation of dust. PIC advised to clean areas. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed sticky trap in main kitchen with approximately 8 dead roaches. Dead insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS trap was removed from kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
82
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan with uncovered cooked rice stored below raw eggs inside walk in cooler. Also observed box with half and half stored in container with raw shrimp and uncovered cooked corn beneath raw shrimp and raw fish inside reach in cooler. Raw shrimp was also observed stored directly on top of precooked egg rolls in prep top cooler. CA. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing raw foods separated from cooked/ready to eat foods and storing raw foods in order of internal cook temperatures. COS. Items were rearranged based on internal cook temperature and to prevent cross contamination. Egg rolls were discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed inside of microwave unclean to sight and touch. Also observed build up of food debris on floor and gaskets of prep top coolers and reach in cooler. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulated food debris on floor beneath cooking equipment and counter tops. Also observed vents in main kitchen with accumulation of dust. PIC advised to clean areas. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bins of raw chicken, fish and egg rolls stored uncovered inside prep top coolers, walk in cooler and reach in cooler. CA. Store 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. COS. Items were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths left on prep top counter area. CA. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration. COS cloth was removed.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility has unpaid permit fee.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
67
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan with cooked chicken stored below raw eggs, and cooked eggs and cheese stored directly on top container with raw chicken beside raw shell eggs inside walk in cooler. Also observed box with half and half stored in container with raw shrimp and cooked corn beneath raw shrimp inside reach in cooler. CA. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing raw foods separated from cooked/ready to eat foods and storing raw foods in order of internal cook temperatures. COS. Items were rearranged to prevent cross contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No test strips available to check chemical concentration of sanitizers. CA. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Correct by 7.9.2025.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no Hot water in establishment. PIC reported the heater went out day before inspection and have scheduled repair for 7.8.2025. CA. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC advised to repair hot water heater by 7/11/2025.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed containers with cooked chicken, shrimp and boiled eggs without date markings. PIC advised items were cooked morning of inspection. CA. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC advised to date mark items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bins of raw chicken, fish and egg rolls stored uncovered inside prep top coolers. CA. Store 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. COS. Items were covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
61
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM certificates posted. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Correct within 30 days.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths left on countertop in main kitchen and on prep top counter area. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration. COS cloths were removed.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility has unpaid permit fee.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items with handles touching food. COS. Scoops were removed and handle placed pointing upwards from food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean utensils stacked together wet. PIC advised to allow air drying before stacking utensils together.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
74
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed produce sink and interior of microwave unclean to sight and touch. CA. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed items in walk in cooler and multiple bulk item storage containers without the common name labelled. CA. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (cooked chicken, fried rice) cooling on countertop, PIC states items were out approximately an hour. Also observed just prepped raw chicken in walk in cooler tightly covered. CA. Discussed with PIC to have foods cooled rapidly using the different approved methods and to remove or open cover from container half way to promote rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops used to dispense bulk items with handles touching food. COS. Scoops were removed and handle placed pointing upwards from food.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ameri Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ameri Bistro on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ameri Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ameri Bistro.
How does Ameri Bistro compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?
Ameri Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithonia average of 87.
Has Ameri Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ameri Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ameri Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ameri Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ameri Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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