The Whelan
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
50
Score
The Whelan, located at 1133 Huff Rd Nw Ste A in Atlanta, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified one critical violation, five major violations, and one minor violation, including issues with food storage and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. The Whelan has a history of high-risk scores across its three recorded inspections.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
50
Apr 16, 2025
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
47
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered on prep tables (containers of spices), shelving units (bowl of flour, container of tortilla chips, bag of sugar), and inside walk-in cooler (container of raw fish filets). Corrective action - PIC advised to provide covers for all food items when not actively dispensing them. 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food residue built up on the can opener blade in the main kitchen area. Observed pink and black residue on interior surfaces of the ice machine in the main kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to perform detailed cleaning and sanitizing of ice machine. Can opener immediately cleaned and sanitized in 3-compartment sink. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer dispensed during rinse cycle of dishwashers in main kitchen and bar areas (sanitizer test strips registering 0 ppm concentration of chlorine). Corrective action - PIC advised to contact EcoLab for servicing of dishwashers to ensure sanitizer is dispensed at proper concentration, 3-compartment sink to be utilized for sanitizing dishes until dishwasher function is restored. Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. 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), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection A...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous ready-to-eat TCS food items stored for more than 24 hours in prep top coolers (chopped lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese, chicken salad, etc.) and walk-in cooler (container of macaroni and cheese) without proper date labeling. Corrected on site - containers provided with labels. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation sh...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of sautéed mushrooms stored in the walk-in cooler marked with a date of 1/13/26. Corrected on site - container discarded. Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed several unlabeled chemical bottles stored at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen area and behind the bar. Corrective action - PIC advised to label all chemicals removed from original containers. Working Containers, Common Name. 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.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed mechanical dishwashers in kitchen and bar areas not dispensing sanitizing solution. Corrective action - PIC advised to contact EcoLab for servicing of dishwashers. A warewashing machine that is installed after September 12, 2007 shall be designed and equipped to: automatically dispense detergents and sanitizers Pf and incorporate a visual means to verify that detergents and sanitizers are delivered or a visual or audible alarm to signal if the detergents and sanitizers are not delivered to the respective washing and sanitizing cycles. Pf
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
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Core (Minor)
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