E -Gyu Revolving

5979 Buford Highway Suite A-2, Atlanta, GA 30340
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited E -Gyu Revolving three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 pitchers of sauce stored above container of raw beef and a tray of sauces and butter stored below fish inside the reach-in cooler next to the ice machine in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC . Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC re-arranged food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler green racks unclean with debris and rust. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 10 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black plastic bag with a soda bottle stored inside the ice machine in direct contact with ice. CA: Advised PIC . Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC burned the ice with hot water during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(h)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon stored on a shelf above sticks and tubs of butter, observed butter stored on top of raw grouper and raw salmon, Observed raw salmon on top of cooked eggs in the prep top cooler and salmon stored above butter in the prep top cooler, and raw beef, imitation crab and pot stickers stored directly in contact together inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fr...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to provide documentation for time as public health (TPHC) for revolving sushi. CA: Advised PIC f time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf (i) Methods of compliance with paragraphs 2(i) - (iv) or 3(i) through (v) of this subsection; and (ii) Methods of compliance with the cooling of time/temperature control for safety food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed knives stored as clean along a magnetic strip and inside of a knife holder unclean to sight and a microwave unclean to sight. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Knives were removed and placed in the 3-compartmet sink
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed food employee unable to provide employee health agreement. CA: Advised PIC The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee: 1. Has any of the following symptoms: (i) Vomiting, P (ii) Diarrhea, P (iii) Jaundice, P (iv) Sore throat with fever, P...
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to provide documentation on site for parastate destruction. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified in subsections (2) and (5)(f) of this Rule, if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the food service establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish. CA: PIC has been advised to provide documentation via email
511-6-1.04(5)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of food stored uncovered inside the reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC covered food items
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employees single-use cup stored on the prep table without a lid next to a cutting board with beef being prepped. CA: Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC removed the cup and sanitized the contact surface
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee vacuum sealing raw beef without a HAACAP plan. CA: Advised PIC Before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan, a permit applicant or permit holder shall submit to the local Health Authority for joint review by the State Office of Environmental Health and the local Health Authority, a properly prepared HACCP plan as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(6) and the relevant provisions of this Code if: 1. Submission of a HACCP plan is required according to the Chapter; 2. A variance is required as specified DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(5)(a)4(iv), 511-6-1-.04(6)(j), or 511-6-1-.05(2)(v)2; 3. The local Health Authority determines that a food preparation or processing method requires a variance based on a plan submittal specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(4)(b), or...
511-6-1.02(5)(a)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food employee vacuum sealing raw beef off of a cart inside the employee bathroom. CA: Advised PIC Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: Food employee discarded beef during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling food with watches and bracelets on. CA: Advised PIC Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Food employees removed jewelry and washed hands
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored on prep tables not in-use. CA: Advised PIC Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); . COS: Wiping cloths were removed and surfaces were sanitized
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several employee personal drinks and food stored mixed in with facility food items inside reach-in coolers. CA: Advised PIC . Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
33
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was E -Gyu Revolving last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E -Gyu Revolving on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at E -Gyu Revolving?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at E -Gyu Revolving.

How does E -Gyu Revolving compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

E -Gyu Revolving most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has E -Gyu Revolving's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at E -Gyu Revolving 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 E -Gyu Revolving 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 E -Gyu Revolving inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, E -Gyu Revolving is inspected around two times per year on average.