Bantam Pub

737 Ralph Mcgill Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Bantam Pub four times, with records going back to 2025. Bantam Pub was last inspected on Apr 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Bantam Pub on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple seasonings that were not easily recognizable and taken out of their original containers not labeled with the common name. Observed squeeze bottles with oil not labeled. CA- all seasonings shall be labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers stacked wet and not allowed to air dry. COS- dishes were unstacked to allow air drying. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets not in good repair in the coolers under the grill area. CA- gaskets shall be repaired. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Obserevd the gaskets inside multiple RICs unclean with food debris. CA- gaskets shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with sticker residue on the outside. CA- dishes shall be free of residue.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed inside the dish machine and the sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. COS- dishes were rewashed manually in the 3 compartment sink. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution s...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Obserevd the gaskets inside multiple RICs unclean with food debris. CA- gaskets shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored uncovered in the RIC. COS- all items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets in two RIC not in good repair. CA- gaskets shall be replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine dishwasher at 200 ppm. CA: Advised PIC chemical sanitizer shall not exceed the maximum strength.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on the walls in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to avoid the accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bantam Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bantam Pub on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bantam Pub?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bantam Pub.

How does Bantam Pub compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Bantam Pub most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Bantam Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bantam Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bantam Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.