The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
78
Score
The Flying Biscuit Cafe has been inspected six times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items stored inside 1 prep top coolers across from the oven maintaining TCS food items above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed rust along the green racks inside walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC 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)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep top cooler across from the oven unable to hold TCS food items at 41*F or below measuring 43*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. PIC has been advised to repair unit or provide update of intent to replace due to frequent cold holding issues on multiple inspections
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
78
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items stored inside 1 prep top coolers across from the oven maintaining TCS food items above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 sanitizer buckets stored on the food line and 1 behind the bar measuring <200PPM Quats. CA: Advised PIC A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), maintained between 200-400PPM. COS: PIC remade solutions to 200PPM during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes stored on a rack in direct contact with food debris and dust accumulation. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed dishes and placed in dish pit to be re-washed and sanitized, the rack will be cleaned once service slows down
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust debris accumulation along fan inside the walk-in cooler and along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC 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)
78
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items stored inside 2 prep top coolers across from the grill and the walk-in cooler maintaining TCS food items above 41*F during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel accessible at the hank sink in the dish pit during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC replaced paper towel during time of inspection
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gravy cooling inside the walk-in cooler prepared at 9:00AM with a lid sealed tightly with condensation build-up on the lid restricting air-flow. CA: Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a knife stored in between a prep top cooler and steam table. CA: Advised PIC )Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 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 D...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 prep top coolers and the walk-in cooler measuring temperatures above 41*F unable to properly hold TCS food items in appropriate range during time of inspection (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the walk-in cooler door not properly latching when entering and exiting unless pushed shut allowing air-flow to escape. CA: Advised PIC Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
64
Feb 27, 2024
Followup
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed metal strip along the side table can opener in need of cleaning stored clean. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed inside the dish pit to be washed and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel accessible at the bar hand sink. CA: Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with paper towel. COS: PIC placed roll of paper towel above the hand sink until dispenser keys are located
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths measuring 0PPM Quats. COS: Advised PIC wiping cloths in use shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified. COS: PIC remade sanitizer buckets to 200PPM quats during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired 2023 food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no inspection report posted in public view upon arrival. 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)
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items held at temperatures above 41*F inside the (1) prep top cooler across from the oven and on ice in the main kitchen (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F. COS:PIC discarded food items during time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed metal strip along the side table can opener in need of cleaning stored clean. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed inside the dish pit to be washed and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed PIC unable to provide Quat test strips for sanitizer used. CA: Advised PIC a test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing a sanitizer bucket inside the hand sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand soap dispenser removed from the bar, no hand soap available. CA: Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC provided hand soap during time of inspection
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored inside the bar hand sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed dishes
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloths with food debris stored on the food service line above and below the prep top and under the steam table. CA: Advised PIC on wiping cloth storage
511-6-1.05(10)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired 2023 food service permit posted in public view. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired inspection report posted during time of inspection (94/A). 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)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes stacked wet inside the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Flying Biscuit Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Flying Biscuit Cafe on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Flying Biscuit Cafe.
How does The Flying Biscuit Cafe compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
The Flying Biscuit Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has The Flying Biscuit Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Flying Biscuit Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Flying Biscuit Cafe 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 The Flying Biscuit Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Flying Biscuit Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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