Baraka Shawarma
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, Baraka Shawarma has four inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Atlanta restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no signage for a fridge used for employees only. CA: Advised PIC to put signage up for the employee area so that there is no further confusion.
511-6-1-.08(1)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in main kitchen that's used by employees. CA: Advised PIC to post signage above the sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
90
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA- PIC will move food to a place where cold holding will be at 41F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wet wiping cloths laying around in various places within facility kitchen without being in sanitizer.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed personal employee items in food prep areas.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items that were stored past its date mark date. containers of tomatoes (03/8/2024). Code: Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P COS:PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips were provided during inspection. Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. PIC was advised to purchase test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired ServSafe certificate in establishment (10/10/2023). Code:A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. CA: PIC advised to update CFSM certificate.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cup and sponges inside of front hand washing sink code:A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS:PIC removed items from hand washing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build of debris on food can opener. code:Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS:PIC had can opener recleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build of debris on food can opener. code:Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS:PIC had can opener recleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food item stored inside of reach in cooler that was improperly date marked. code:Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, 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. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperatu...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several nonfoundational cooler units stored in the back storage room CODE: (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. CA: Advised PIC to remove units from the back area to eliminate harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed several containers stored clean with leftover sticker residue throughout the kitchen. code:Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA:Advised PIC to remove all stickers and sticker residue from dishes.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baraka Shawarma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baraka Shawarma on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baraka Shawarma?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baraka Shawarma.
How does Baraka Shawarma compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Baraka Shawarma most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Baraka Shawarma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baraka Shawarma have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Baraka Shawarma 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 Baraka Shawarma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baraka Shawarma is inspected around two times per year on average.
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