Thumbs up Diner
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
67
Score
The Thumbs Up Diner, located at 1617 White Way in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 11, 2025, with a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations, including issues with handwashing, posted notices, and warewashing facilities. In its three recorded inspections, the Thumbs Up Diner has consistently received medium-risk ratings.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
58
Dec 5, 2024
Initial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee switch from working with raw (raw pork chop) food to ready-to-eat food (toasting bread) without washing hands and changing one glove. COS: Employee (cook) discarded toast and remove both gloves. Wash hands then retrieve a new pair of gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Inspection report was retrieved by manager, Shane. The report was behind some decorations on the counter near register. CA: Advise Managers to post inspection report in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. CA: Advised managers to obtain the correct (Chlorine) tes strips within 24 hours for warewashing machine.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed Reach-in cooler not cleaned to prevent accumulation of soil residue on the inside door of units on the cook line. CA: Shall clean the inside of doors of the reach in coolers.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed encrusted material on reach in cooler and drawer door handles. CA: Shall clean door handles of equipment every 2 -4 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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