Kale Me Crazy

300 North Highland Ave Ne Ste B, Atlanta, GA 30307
Vegetarian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Kale Me Crazy, located at 300 North Highland Ave Ne Ste B, Atlanta, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 23, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, thawing methods, and personal cleanliness. Across five recorded inspections, the facility has primarily received medium-risk ratings.

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Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for the chlorine dish machine at the time of the inspection. CA- chlorine strips shall be purchased and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the sanitizer concentration at the dish machine at 0ppm at the time of the inspection. CA- dish machine cannot be used until it is repaired and sanitizer is at 50ppm chlorine. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as foll...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Obseved raw tuna and raw salmon thawed in vacuum packaging that beared a warning labeled saying to remove it from the packaging prior to thawing. COS- fish was removed. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing sandwiches and wraps without a hair restraint. CA- PIC must provide hair restraints for employees preparing food. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in the facility. CA-Inspection received today must be printed and posted.511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets in the cooler unclean at the time of the inspection. CA- gaskets must be cleaned and kept free of buildup. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the walls and floors unclean in the main kitchen. CA- walls and floors shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two preptop coolers holding above 50 degrees at the time of the inspection. COS- everything was removed in the bottom cooler and items in the top were placed on icebaths to have for service and retmeped at 41 and below. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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)...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips for the chlorine dish machine at the time of the inspection. CA- chlorine strips shall be purchased and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the interior flap of the ice machien with brown buildup and stains. CA- ice machine flap shall be cleaned and able to be cleaned to sight and touch. 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: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed the water at the hand sink only reach 80 degrees at the time of the inspection. CA- hand sink shall be at required temperature 85 under the new rules. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interru...
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing sandwiches and wraps without a hair restraint. CA- PIC must provide hair restraints for employees preparing food. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple gashes on the cutting boards at the time of the inspection. CA- cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
58
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwasher inability to reach 180F final rinse temperature. CA: Advised PIC to have machine serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(l)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed old inspection report being displayed. CA: Advised PIC the most current health inspection must be displayed at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in back reach-in-coolers including; cut watermelon, raw tuna and kale intended for cold holding with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to discard food. COS- PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with black and brown build up along food contact surface of ice machine. Also observed ice scoop holder with brown debris inside with scoop. Advised PIC to dump ice and clean ice machine, scoop holder and ice scoop.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies in back storage area near lemons and oranges. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink and brown/black build up along food contact surface of ice machine. Advised PIC to dump ice and clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine measuring 0 ppm for sanitizer. Advised PIC to contact Ecolab to have dish machine service.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bulk containers stored not in original containers without a label in back storage area. Advised PIC to label all seasonings and bulk containers.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
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