Bourbon Street Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Bourbon Street Cafe has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Lithonia restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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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 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 cases of raw chicken (46F&47F) and cooked pasta noodles not maintaining a TCS Food temp of 41f or below. Ambient reading 48F. COS: Cooked pasta noodles were discarded by PIC, raw cut chicken was placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill to (38F). C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Stainless steel panel of door is hanging from door. Observed walk in cooler not maintaining a TCS food Temp of 41F or below. Corrective Action: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)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single use spoon stored in dry goods. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: Single use spoons were discarded by PIC.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer sink compartment reading 300+ppm Cl. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P Corrected onsite: sink was remade to read 100ppmCl. Advised to use test strips while making solutions.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine lip with yellow substance in direct contact with ice. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bin...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Stainless steel panel of door is hanging from door. Corrective Action: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. Advised to have repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer shelving unit unclean with rust build up advised to deep clean. Corrective Action:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed spaces under walk in cooler door. Ambient of cooler (46F). NO TCS FOODS stored in walk in cooler. Corrective Action: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. Advised to have repaired
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer shelving unit unclean with rust build up advised to deep clean. Corrective Action:511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: TCS raw chicken(45F), shredded cheese(45F) and cooked elbow noodles (46F) not holding temp of 41F or below stored in walk in cooler with an ambient of 46F COS- items moved to walk in freezer to chill to raw chicken 37F, Shredded Cheese 41F cooked elbow noodles 41F. Advised to have walk in cooler serviced. NO TCS FOODS SHALL BE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed holding temp not at 135F for Fried Rice (103F), Lo Mien(113F), Mac & Cheese (117F). COS- All items were removed and discarded. Advised PIC to prepare smaller batches to allow foods to hold temp of 135F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the the establishment. PIC- purchased correct disinfectant while on site.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles unclean with black substances. COS- nozzles were removed clean and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed yellow substance in ice machine in direct contact with ice. COS- ice was burned and machine ws cleaned while inspector was on site.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed base boards in front service area behind single use cart unclean to sight and touch. advised to deep clean.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light bulb not working in walk in freezer advised to have repaired.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler not maintaining a TCS temp of 41 or below to store TCS foods. Advised to have repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer shelving unit unclean with rust build up advised to deep clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bourbon Street Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bourbon Street Cafe on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bourbon Street Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bourbon Street Cafe.
How does Bourbon Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?
Bourbon Street Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lithonia average of 87.
Has Bourbon Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bourbon Street Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bourbon Street Cafe 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 Bourbon Street Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bourbon Street Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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