Falafel King
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Falafel King four times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “personal cleanliness” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Falafel King is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food container of seed pudding spread stored under the prep top without any lid or covering. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food employee provided lid for food container of seed pudding spread stored under the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control safety food such as lettuce, marinated chicken prepped today were cooling in the reach in cooler with closed lid. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that cooling shall be accomplished by placing the food in shallow pans, separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed two food employees were handling food in the front food service without wearing any hair restraints. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
90
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken was stored in the vegetable sink. Vegetables sink or produce sink should only be used for vegetables/produce. Person in charge removed the meat. COS.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no foods in the facility such as raw marinated chicken, lettuce, falafel mix have date of preparation. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed one food employees were handling food in the main kitchen and also in the front food service without wearing any hair restraints. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the backdoor and the kitchen door was open to the outside at the same time. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that outer openings should be closed all times by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility does not have test strips for Quat sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled chicken was stored in the vegetable sink. Vegetables sink or produce sink should only be used for vegetables/produce. Person in charge removed the meat. COS.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the food employee only washed the dishes with the soap, not sanitizing the dishes. Food- contact surfaces such as dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. COS. Dishes were sanitized with Quat sanitizer at 300 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil used to line equipment. Foile needs to be removed and equipment needs to be sanitized as necessary.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed one food employee was wearing rings. Food employees only allowed to wear plain wedding band. COS. Food employee removed the ring.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employees handling food without hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints while prepping food if the hair is longer than 1/2 inch. Person in charge placed on hat.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the recent inspection report not posted for public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil stored on the floor. Single service items need to be at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Falafel King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Falafel King on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Falafel King?
Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Falafel King.
How does Falafel King compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Falafel King most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Falafel King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Falafel King have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Falafel King 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 Falafel King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Falafel King is inspected around two times per year on average.
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