Ideal Sports Bar
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Ideal Sports Bar, located at 1953 Lakewood Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 11, 2026. This inspection identified one major and five minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, food labeling, and thawing methods. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Feb 11, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy slimy mold-like build up inside the ice machine at the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to cease serving ice from the dispenser, clean and sanitize it before reusing.
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly label several food containers. All food items that are not in their original containers and cannot be easily identified shall be properly labeled and identified. Advised PIC to label all food containers.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being thawed under room temperature. Approved methods shall be used to thaw food. Explained and demonstrated cooling method to PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensils. In-use utensils shall be stored in cold running water or hot water at a minimum of 135 degrees. Explained the process to PIC
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on door handles and other non-food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on walls, floors and ceiling. Walls and floors of food service facilities shall be cleaned. Advised PIC to clean the walls and floors.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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