Samad Mediteranean Grill
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Samad Mediterranean Grill, located at 8897 Roswell Rd in Atlanta, GA, had a low-risk inspection on March 2, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection noted one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with two minor violations related to cleanable surfaces and nonfood-contact surfaces. The establishment has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four recorded evaluations.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Mar 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Mar 2, 2026 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler by grill unable to properly hold TCS items at 41 F or below. Multiple meat items (shrimp, chicken, beef, and tilapia) cold holding at above 41 F. CA/COS: Advised PIC to lower temperature in coolers. PIC placed food items in WIC. (f)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed broken cutting boards throughout main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to replace equipment if broken and/or cracked. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the outside of dishes stored clean. Observed soiled residue on equipment throughout main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to frequently clean non-food contact surfaces of equipment. 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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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