Salata

265 19Th St Ste 2155, Atlanta, GA 30363

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Salata, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; Salata is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to store a box of beverage bottles 6 inches above the floor. Observed the box of beverage bottles sitting on the bare floor in one of the storages. I advised the PIC to properly store it and he did.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding at temperatures exceeding 41*F on the salad prep line at the front food service area. Corrected on site - items held above 41*F moved to freezer to cool, replenished from stockholding below 41*F in reach-in coolers. 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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure of TCS food items being out of temperature on the front food service cooler tops: Turkey 50F, steak 47F CA: PIC immediately placed items in RIF to bring to proper cold holding temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tomato basil soup hot holding at 111F and chicken Tortilla soup at 122F CA: PIC immediately reheated soups and final temperatures were above 135F

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed leak at 3 compartment sink CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items being out of temperature on the front food service cooler tops. CA: Advised PIC Cold Holding food items shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below for safety control.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on the surface of counter top cooler. CA: Advised PIC, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at least every 4 hours throughout the day.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed utensils/single use equipment being stored on the floor. CA: Advised PIC equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being wet stacked on the dish ware rack. CA: Advised PIC after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salata last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salata on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salata?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Salata.

How does Salata compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Salata most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Salata's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salata have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salata means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Salata inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salata is inspected around two times per year on average.

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