Big Bad Breakfast
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Big Bad Breakfast, located at 1952 Howell Mill Rd Nw Ste 200 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 11, 2025. The inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and prevention of contamination during preparation and storage. This inspection follows two previous scored inspections, with a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings.
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Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Oct 20, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed three cakes stored uncovered in the WIC. COS:PIC had employee cover the food. 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)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two knives stored on a the magnetic wall rack in the prep area of the main kitchen. COS: PIC had the knives removed for cleaning and sanitizing 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store food off the floors in the RIC and WIC. CA: PIC was advised to remove to food off the floor and have them stored at least 6inchs off the floor. Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handling employee with jewelry on her writs. COS: PIC had all employees remove all jewelry except plain wedding bands. Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer bucket resting on the floor of the main kitchen. COS: PIC relocated the buckets to a lower shelf that was 6inchs off the floor. Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloth...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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