Highland Cigar Company

245 North Highland Ste 140, Atlanta, GA 30307
Other
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The Highland Cigar Company, located at 245 North Highland Ste 140 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 8, 2026, receiving a score of 78. This inspection identified one critical and one major violation concerning food-contact surfaces and the proper storage of toxic substances. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has primarily maintained a low-risk status.

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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
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
43
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the interior flap of the ice machine unclean with heavy brown buildup. Observed the soda nozzle gun in the bar area unclean slime with buildup. COS- PIC had ice machine and soda nozzle gun cleaned. 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: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and e...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple chemical spray bottles hanging on a shelf above juices and water served in the facility. Observed disinfectant spray, Lysol wipes and glass cleaner stored above sodas and to go boxes. COS- chemicals were moved to a designated area. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are st...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
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