Prickly Pear
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
58
Score
PRICKLY PEAR, located at 2022 Powers Ferry Rd SE Ste 270 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on February 17, 2026, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. The inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and two minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, adequate handwashing facilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, PRICKLY PEAR has consistently received moderate risk ratings.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
64
Jul 9, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Feb 17, 2026 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COFFE CUP STORED ON PREP TABLE WHILE ACTIVELY PREPARING FOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: COFFEE CUP REMOVED
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOTTLES STORED IN HAND SINK IN 2nd STORAGE AREA C/A: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: BOTTLES REMOVED
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK BUILD UP IN SODA DISPENSING NOZZLES OF SODA MACHINE IN 2nd STORAGE AREA. C/A: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH COS: PIC WASHED AND SANITIZED THE NOZZLES
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF HOUSE MADE CAESAR DRESSING (2/2) AND HOUSE MADE PRICKLY PEAR SALSA (1/28) STORED BEYOND 7 DAY SHELF LIFE IN PREP TOP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . COS: FOOD DISCARDED
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS STORED IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING AFTER SANITIZING. OBSERVED SEVERAL PANS/CONTAINERS STORED STACKED WHILE WET C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TESTING DEVICE/STRIPS OBSERVED TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN BUCKETS MADE ONSITE C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. FACILITY HAS 10 CALENDAR DAYS TO PROVIDE TESTING KIT/DEVICE/STRIPS FOR SANITIZER MADE ONSITE
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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