Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
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Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
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.
View 6 violations
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)
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)
4-2B - 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)
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)
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Apr 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed designated hand sink blocked by a tall black fan located in the main kitchen. CA: Designated hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times for hand washing. COS: Fan relocated.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Facility lacking chlorine test strips to measure concentration of solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. COS: Provided chlorine test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable, nor easily cleanable in the main kitchen. CA: Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unidentifiable spices removed from its original container placed into working containers without a label with its common name located at bar.CA: All unidentifiable spices shall be labeled with its common name.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed homemade cheese tightly covered while actively cooling inside single door reach-in-cooler located in main kitchen. CA: Provided Just Cool It Poster.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed chipped floor tiles near prep-top-cooler in main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulated dried food on the bottom shelf inside the 3 door reach-in-cooler, two door reach-in-cooler, and single door reach-in-freezer located in dry storage area. 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 main kitchen walls and kitchen equipment unclean with oil splatter. 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)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed employee's personal reusable water bottle stored on prep table next to cut red onions. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Water bottle relocated to designated area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant.
How does Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bahel Ethiopian Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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