Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar

4300 Buford Highway, Suite 201-202, Atlanta, GA 30345

Indian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar was last inspected on Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed one preptop cooler with multiple TCS foods (raw beef - 42F, raw chicken - 42F, raw lamb - 42F, cut cucumbers - 48F) cold-holding above 41F. COS: PIC relocated TCS items to WIC. PIC reset temperature of preptop. After resetting temperature, preptop ambient dropped to 38F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing liquid at either bar or rear main kitchen hand sink. COS: Advised PIC to supply bar and rear main kitchen hand sink with soap.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink without towels available. COS: Advised PIC to supply bar hand sink with towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed bar dish machine in use with 0 ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed at least half a dozen drain flies in the main kitchen and the bar area.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rear kitchen door near mop sink propped open. COS: PIC closed outer door.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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)

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)

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)

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Continent Restaurant and Jazz Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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