Tin Drum Asian Kitchen

2566 Briarcliff Road Suite 109, Brookhaven, GA 30329

Asian / Fusion

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brookhaven restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed side table can opener stored as clean with food debris present. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed the item inside the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stored above the 3-compartment sink stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed black dust build-up on the fans 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)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed small cutting boards in use with heavy black stains. CA: Advised PIC Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Jul 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items stored inside the prep top cooler across from the wok station measuring temperature above 41*F (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC removed food items and placed them on ice baths inside the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling turning time of inspection, no items discarded due to holding time under 24 hours

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 knives stored in between 2 prep tables in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC 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 DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) an...

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler across from the wok station measuring 59*F not holding TCS food items at proper temperature. CA: Advised PIC all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed front food service drink station drip well with utensils stored inside not on upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes. COS: PIC turned on the drip well

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink and next to the dish machine. CA: Advised PIC dishes shall be properly air-dried before stacking

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee coffee cup and cellphone stored above the prep top on a shelf next to facility related single-service items upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC designated areas shall be used to prevent cross contamination

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tin Drum Asian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tin Drum Asian Kitchen on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tin Drum Asian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tin Drum Asian Kitchen.

How does Tin Drum Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brookhaven?

Tin Drum Asian Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brookhaven average of 86.

Has Tin Drum Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tin Drum Asian Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tin Drum Asian 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 Tin Drum Asian Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tin Drum Asian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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