High Society Buckhead

3201 Cains Hill Pl Nw, Atlanta, GA 30305

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, High Society Buckhead has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; High Society Buckhead is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cutting board on prep top cooler in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to replace cutting board.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jan 17, 2024

Followup

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

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pot lids stored as clean with food debris stuck on. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA- MOD sent lids to be rewashed

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sugar or salt without proper common name label. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CA- MOD added common name labels

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a block of American cheese covered w/ a green mold like substance. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P EHS disposed of the cheese block.

511-6-1.04(1)

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored above shellfish on the first shelf in the WIC and raw shellfish stored above raw vegetables in the second. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) 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) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods...

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed an ambient temperature above 41 F in the second WIC. Upon further investigation, EHS observed heavy ice build on the element of the WIC. 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 temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P EHS had PIC and staff remove items that had just been stored in the WIC to the first WIC. EHS also had PIC and staff dispose of any TCS items that were present before today.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the restrooms. 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf PIC will contact their vendor to service the plumbing in the restrooms.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food stored on the floor of the second WIC. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. PIC will had these items discarded.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was High Society Buckhead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at High Society Buckhead on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at High Society Buckhead?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High Society Buckhead.

How does High Society Buckhead compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

High Society Buckhead most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has High Society Buckhead's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at High Society Buckhead have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at High Society Buckhead 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 High Society Buckhead inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, High Society Buckhead is inspected around two times per year on average.

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