Bole Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Bole Ethiopian Restaurant, located at 1583 Virginia Ave in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on January 6, 2026. This inspection resulted in two major and seven minor violations, including issues with plumbing, food storage, and date marking. Across three recorded inspections, the restaurant has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaking pipe at hand sink inside the meat prep area. Hand sink cold water handle near the microwaves and at the 3 compartment sink at the bar. CA: Owner shall repair leaking sinks within 5 mos., by next route inspection.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered beverages in pitchers inside reach in cooler at bar. CA: Advised owner to cover both pitchers inside the reach in cooler on the bottom shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked. CA: Advised owner to date mark all frozen foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (rice, chickpeas and chicken) held more than 24 hours inside reach in cooler in main kitchen not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation. CA: Advised owner to date mark all foods held for more than 24 hours immediately.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous frozen foods sitting all around kitchen on prep tables and prep sink thawing at room temperature. CA: Advise owner not to sit food out to thaw. Place foods inside reach in coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed Clean equipment (large mixing bowls, pans etc.) are not being stored covered or inverted. CA: Owner/PIC shall invert clean equipment in the dishwashing area immediately.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed Reach-in meat freezer not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue at the bottom of unit. CA: Owner shall clean out the bottom of the reach in meat cooler within 7 days.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled reach-in produce cooler door handles. CA: Owner/PIC shall clean equipment handles immediately.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed bubble wrap covering light inside the dry storage area. Light shield shall be easily cleanable and durable. CA: Advised owner to remove the bubble wrap from light and provide an approvable light shield. Shield must be easily cleanable and able to protect storage items from shattered glass. Violation Code Reference
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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