Southern Fire Kitchen

3375 Buford Hwy Ste 1050, Brookhaven, GA 30329
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Southern Fire Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Southern Fire Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Brookhaven average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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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
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an unlabeled working container (spray bottle) of undiluted bleach stored at warewashing sink. Undiluted bleach may not be used on food contact surfaces. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Corrected on Site: Bottle was labeled as bleach and staff were instructed to not use on dishes or other food contact surfaces
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink in secondary kitchen. COS - employee placed paper towels at sink
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soil buildup substance accumulating on the sides of ice bin. CA: all food contact surfaces must be kept cleaned and maintained at all times.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in secondary kitchen not easily accessible as it was blocked by a prep table. COS - employee moved prep table to be able to access sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies throughout facility.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
70
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being stored in hand sink in main kitchen. Informed employees that hand sink is to be used for hand washing only. COS - employee removed dishes.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report not posted. Informed PIC food facility permit must be posted at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food containers and spices not properly labeled with common name of food. COS - employee wrote common food item name with sharpie.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Southern Fire Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Southern Fire Kitchen on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Southern Fire Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Southern Fire Kitchen.

How does Southern Fire Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brookhaven?

Southern Fire Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Brookhaven average of 86.

Has Southern Fire Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Southern Fire Kitchen 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 Southern Fire Kitchen 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 Southern Fire Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Southern Fire Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.