Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
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Score
The inspection history at Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop is still short, with only one visit logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed no time as a public health control records, after discussing with PIC that it is performed. CA: Advised PIC to maintain time as a public health control records.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed multiple dented cans in the main kitchen dry storage area, 2 coconut cream and 4 coconut milk. CA: Advised PIC to dispose of the dented cans or have a specified dented can area.
511-6-1.04(1)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed large buildup of mold like substance on interior bulk ice machine. CA: Advised PIC that the ice machine shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Inspector notes: Observed facility using ROP, Dry Aging, and Sous vide without the proper variance. CA: Instructed PIC to cease ROP until a variance can be obtained.
511-6-1.04(6)(j)
10C - variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Observed the facility using sous vide, ROP, and Dry aging without a variance or the appropriate documentation from the health department. CA: Advised PIC that before a variance from a requirement of this Chapter is granted by the Department, the information that shall be provided by the person requesting the variance and retained in the Department’s file on the food service establishment includes: 1. A statement of the proposed variance of the Chapter requirement citing relevant rule and subsection numbers; Pf 2. An analysis of the rationale for how the potential public health hazards and nuisances addressed by the relevant rules and subsections will be alternatively addressed by the proposal; Pf and 3. A HACCP plan if required that includes the information specified under DPH Rule 511-...
511-6-1.05(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler such as cheeses, yogurt and prepared sauces stored past the 7 day expiration date. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . PIC datemarked items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Observed no shellstock tags for mussels served raw, only tags from 2025. CA: Advised PIC to keep shellstock tags attached to the container until empty and to maintain on site until 90 days after receipt.
511-6-1.04(3)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed broken ceiling light above up-facing food containers in the dry stoage/warewashing area. CA: Advised PIC to repair glass in order to not contaminate food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.
How does Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Palo Santo Restaurant & Rooftop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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