Smith's Olde Bar

1578 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, GA 30324

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Smith's Olde Bar stretching back to 2024. Smith's Olde Bar was last inspected on May 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing facilities” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer testing strips in the facility available. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. PIC will purchase quat testing strips to test sanitizing solution.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris underneath the shelving in the keg walk in cooler. Observed buildup on the shelving in a reach in freezer. Observed buildup and grease dripping from the hood panels in the main kitchen. Observed buildup in the gaskets and doors of the prep top cooler. Observed grease and buildup on the cooking equipment (fryers, stove, flattop). Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the main kitchen cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cracks and missing parts of a wall in the bar area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the walls repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up of slime residue along the interior of ice machine & nozzle dispenser in bar area. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed establishment post an inspection report that is not from most recent health inspection. CA: Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

May 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes at 47 F and Cheese at 46 F in prep-top cooler in kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC that 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

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed that there was no test strips available at the Dishmachine. (CA) Advised the PIC that a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed the floors, walls and ceilings in the kitchen need cleaning and repair. (CA) Advised the PIC that except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels available at the bar hand sink. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf PIC provided paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smith's Olde Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smith's Olde Bar on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smith's Olde Bar?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smith's Olde Bar.

How does Smith's Olde Bar compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Smith's Olde Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Smith's Olde Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smith's Olde Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Smith's Olde Bar 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 Smith's Olde Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smith's Olde Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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