Umma Kitchen

931 Monroe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30308
Asian / Fusion
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Umma Kitchen has five inspections in the public record. Umma Kitchen was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observd multiple TCS foods holding in a prep top cooler above 41 degrees at the time of the inspection. COS- food was removed and PIC will use ice baths until the cooler is repaired as the ambient temperture was reading 45. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or a...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the interior flap of the ice machine with pink buildup. COS-Ice machine flap was cleaned and ice remade. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep top cooler cutting board in the main kitchen heavily stained. CA- cutting board shall be replaced or resurfaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on equipment throughout the kitchen and in the RIF. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors behind the main cook line unclean with buildup. CA- floors shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed multiple seasonings and squeeze bottles not labeled with the common name. CA- all items that are not easily recognizable must be labeled with the common name. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
64
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink in the front not reach 85 degrees. Observed the water at 75F. CA- the hand sink shall reach 85 degrees F. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. 4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink in the front blocked with a lamp and a box of single service items. Observed the hand sink in the back with an apron and cloth stored inside of it. COS- items were removed and hand sink was accessible. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the ice machine with pink buildup on the flap. COS- employees burned ice and had machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed quats sanitizer being used in the 3 compartment sink but no test strips to test them. CA- quats test strips shall be purchased and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop store handle down in the ice. Observed utensils in a crock pot with water at 117 degrees. COS- ice scoop was placed in the holder and the water was turned up and reached 135F. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the prep top cooler cutting board in the main kitchen heavily stained. CA- cutting board shall be replaced or resurfaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on equipment throughout the kitchen and in the RIF. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors behind the main cook line unclean with buildup. CA- floors shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
55
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink build up in the interior of ice machine. CA: Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods in WIC and prep top cooler intended for cold holding, with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to relocate food to different cooler, create ice baths and have coolers checked. COS- PIC began creating ice baths and relocated food to freezers.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed no consumer advisory for foods that can be served raw or undercooked. Advised PIC to add consumer advisory to menu and to include both the disclosure and reminder statement and asterisk. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umma Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umma Kitchen on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umma Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Umma Kitchen.

How does Umma Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Umma Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Umma Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Umma Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Umma Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Umma Kitchen inspected?

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