Blind Willie's

828 North Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Blind Willie's has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Blind Willie's trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned regularly to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust buildup on pipes, and observed buildup on the floors in the main kitchen. CA- facility shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not able to provide response procedures for cleaning up a vomit or diarrheal incident. COS- I emailed a copy to the GM and let them know they must purchase all supplies. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfa...
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned regularly to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine not putting out any sanitizer. CA- dish machine cannot be used until sanitizer concentration is at 50-100ppm. 3 compartment must be used. 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 so...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC to able to show in a verifiable manner that employees were told about the health policy. COS- I emailed a health policy to the GM. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup of dust on the dish machine, on shelves throughout the kitchen and other equipment. CA- all equipment shall be cleaned and free of accumulation. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust buildup on pipes, and observed buildup on the floors in the main kitchen. CA- facility shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blind Willie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blind Willie's on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blind Willie's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blind Willie's.

How does Blind Willie's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Blind Willie's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Blind Willie's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blind Willie's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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