Instead of Flowers

1331 Marietta Blvd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30318
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Instead of Flowers, located at 1331 Marietta Blvd Nw in Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on November 21, 2025, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations, including issues with food storage, date marking, and labeling. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its two on-record evaluations.

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Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Nov 21, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: during the routine inspection the establishment failed to have food items (Raw Chicken, Shrimp and Peaches) CA: Owner was advised to cover food items. stored in the walk in cooler covered. , 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)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed several foods (Raw Chicken, shrimp, and Steak) stored in containers in the WIC without date marking on them. COS PIC added date markings to items. ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed white containers of none easily recognizable spices/seasonings not labeled with the common name. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris around equipment, under counters and inside the RIF and RIC. CA- all equipment shall be cleaned and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food stored in the RIC. CA- employee food was removed and PIC was told that employee food should be separate from food that will be use for customers, it should have a labeled shelf/area/ container to house employee foods from food that will be used for customers. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area wher...
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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