Folk Art Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Folk Art Restaurant LLC, located at 465 North Highland Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 15, 2026. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations related to food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and cold holding temperatures. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Jan 15, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items holding in a RIC and holding on the steam table stored uncovered. COS- the PIC covered all items to protect from contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slime buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding in a preptop cooler above 41 degrees. COS- items that were made today were put on ice baths and items that were held at the bottom of the cooler were discarded. CA- cooler shall not be used until repaired. 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 at a temperatu...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of buildup and debris on the floor behind the main cook line. CA- floors shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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