Manuel's Tavern

602 North Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Manuel's Tavern, located at 602 North Highland Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 23, 2026. This inspection identified one major and seven minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, preventing contamination during food preparation, and proper use and storage of wiping cloths. Across four scored inspections, the establishment has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Feb 23, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed one of the hand sink in the main kitchen not accessible by not working properly, knobs could not turn. CA-hand sink shall be working properly and kept accessible for employees. Observed a pitcher stored inside another sink being used for hand washing. COS- pitcher was removed. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box of onion rings stored on the ground in the WIC. COS- onion rings were moved off the ground. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an in use sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor at the time of the inspection. COS- bucket was removed from the ground. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink sign at one of the hand sinks in the main kitchen. CA- hand sink sign shall be 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)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on the prep top cooler with multiple gashes and stained. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced if they are unable to be cleaned. 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)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment sink being used as a hand washing sink in the bar area. CA- warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing. 511-6-1.05(6)(f) - Warewashing Sink, Use Limitations (C) (f) Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation. 1. A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing. Pf
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris around the prep top cooler and observed debris in the gaskets in the cooler. Observed the shelves heavily rusted in the WIC. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned. COS- the prep top cooler was cleaned at the time of the inspection.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors and walls behind the dish machine unclean in the main kitchen. Ca- floors and walls shall be cleaned.511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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