Sho Spicy

4920 Roswell Rd Se Ste 11, Atlanta, GA 30342
Thai
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Sho Spicy, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up two times.

Among Atlanta restaurants, the typical score is 90; Sho Spicy is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler in main kitchen ambient 55 degrees. Tofu, eggs, and pork belly were stored in the reach in compartment at tempted above 41 degrees. COS: PIC moved TCS items to adjacent prep top cooler and called for cooler to get serviced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food containers stacked together while wet in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to allow dishes to fully air dry before stacking together.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed >50ppm chlorine in WW machine in main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to call to get WW machine serviced.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed old labels left on dishes stored clean. CA: Advised PIC to take labels off before washing to ensure dish is fully cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers in the bin for the dry food ingredients and an opened can covered with plastic. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC removed the plastic containers and moved the covered can's content to a container that willed date marked.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
95
Jan 16, 2024
Followup
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dirty interiors for both microwave ovens. 1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. PIC had microwaves cleaned before next use.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
95
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper separation and segregation in the first PTC on the grill line and in the RIC at the back of the kitchen. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from eac...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several heavily scored and stained cutting boards on the PTCs and prep tables. There were ones that had a black mold like substance in the grooves. EHS also observed a can opener with a heavily soiled blade. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC discarded and replaced these cutting boards. PIC also had the can opener cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food containers through the kitchen that were uncovered. Photos provided (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; EHS had PIC and staff wrap and cover these items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork belly thawing unpackaged and and without proper aggregatation. 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C); EHS had PIC 2 discard the pork belly and educated PIC 1 &...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed several employees with unrestrained hair prepping and cooking food throughout the kitchen. EHS only observed two employees wearing hats. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will provide staff with hats or hairnets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several knives being stored between prep tables and PTCs as well as a fryer and a stove. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); PIC removed the knives the moved them to the dishwasher.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the reuse of several single use items through the kitchen. The observations are as follows: cardboard underneath a rice cooker, opened cans used as food containers, an old chicken box being used to store dried chilis, a plastic bag being used to hold chopped lettuce and a plastic container being used to as a utensil. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC removed these items from these singles use containers and moved to them a proper reusable food service grade container.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two lights that were not functioning in the hood.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the back door of the kitchen with a visible gap underneath it. Upon further inspection, EHS also that the screen door had noticeable gap as well. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. PIC will contact their vendor to changes to both door to ensure that they are tight fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sho Spicy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sho Spicy on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sho Spicy?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sho Spicy.

How does Sho Spicy compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

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

Has Sho Spicy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sho Spicy have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sho Spicy 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 Sho Spicy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sho Spicy is inspected around three times per year on average.