Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
BAHEL ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT, located at 3125 Briarcliff Rd Ste C in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 25, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, four major, and one minor violation, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, food separation, and proper food storage. The restaurant has a history of medium-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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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 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed designated hand sink blocked by a black fan and broom located in the main kitchen. CA: Designated hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times for hand washing. COS: Fan and broom relocated.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food not properly separated. Observed raw eggs stored directly next to box of oat milk. Observed raw beef stored directly next to cooked noodles. Observed raw beef stored directly above a bag of ice. Observed raw beef stored directly next to RTE wraps and cooked cabbage. CA: ackaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegeta...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncover in electric warmer and cooler. CA: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; COS- PIC covered all food items
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing the dishes. CA: Dishes shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized with an approved EPA disinfectant. COS: Education provided and PIC moved dishes back to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of cups/ glasses stored directly on unclean/ rusted surface in cooler. CA: food contact surfaces and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee coat stored in prep sink. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at any time of contamination. COS- PIC removed coat and stated she will wash, rinse and sanitize prep cooler before use.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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