Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
74
Score
The CONTINENT RESTAURANT AND JAZZ BAR, located at 4300 Buford Highway, Suite 201-202, Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on July 28, 2025. This inspection resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 74, with two major and two minor violations noted. Specific concerns included the absence of a certified food protection manager, issues with proper cooling methods and equipment, and the cleanliness and design of food and nonfood-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jul 28, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed no CFSM certificate. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. COS: PIC placed the missing CFSM certificate in the public view.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler not cold holding 41 degrees and below. No TCS foods in the cooler at time of inspection. CA: Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Discussed with PIC to have the cooler fixed (by 8/7/2025) so it reaches appropriate cold holding temperatures of 41 and below. Email picture proof once cooler is fixed.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler gasket in disrepair. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Discussed with PIC to replace the gasket as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no protective light shielding on two light fixtures in the kitchen above prep top coolers. CA: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Discussed with PIC to shield the light fixtures as soon as possible.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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