Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries

871 Cleveland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30344

Seafood

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries' 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no quaternary ammonium or chlorine test strips provided during inspection.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Observed no PIC present at time of inspection.

511-6-1.03(2)

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

Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler shelves soiled with excess food debris throughout kitchen.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic containers used as scoops stored in seasonings containers on shelf in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed walk in freezer door unable to properly close due to heavy ice build up in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed large plastic containers holding chicken and whiting batter without proper labeling, underneath food preparation table in kitchen.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed containers from floor during inspection. Observed multiple boxes of frozen foods stored on floor in walk in freezer in kitchen.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed large spoons stored in metal container holding standing water 127 F in steam table in kitchen. Employee removed water and placed clean utensils in empty metal container during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: PIC was not present at the time of inspection. PIC shall be present to demonstrate food safety knowledge and perform duties.

511-6-1.03(2)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: There was no person in charge.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed personal cell phone stored on a food prep table and another on a pan of flour at the main Kitchen. Contamination shall be prevented during food preparation.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed failure to store wet towel in sanitizer solution.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in water at 80 degrees. In-use utensils shall be stored in a cold running water or hot water 135 degrees or above.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed greasy build up on non-food contact surfaces in the facility. Non-food contact surface shall be cleaned to prevent being a source of contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed generally unclean kitchen with food debris on floor and on prep tables.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cutting board with stains on it. CA: all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to replace cutting board.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several items in RIC, and WIC without proper date marking. CA: all food items held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with a prep date or discard date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed fish uncovered in RIC near fryer. CA: all food items shall be covered to protect from overhead contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed WIF door does not close totally, resulting in ice build up around door frame of WIF. Observed RIC near fryer with tape around outside of door. CA: all equipment must remain in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries?

Across the inspection record, “pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries.

How does Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ikhlas Seafood & Pastries is inspected around two times per year on average.

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