Gyu-Kaku
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Gyu-Kaku appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Gyu-Kaku's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to clean the nozzle to the sprite drink. I advised the PIC to have it clean and sanitized and he did clean it.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to allow food utensils (pans) to air dry before double stacking them. The PIC unstacked them and rinse them and stacking them properly to air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wiping cloth on the floor in the dish washer room. I advised the PIC to remove it and store it properly and he did.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered ice at bar CA: 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)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have TMD inside WIC CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floor on linen closet CA: 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)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed bug catching device in drink serving area CA: Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area;
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
82
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee handle raw product and handle ready to eat foods without washing hands When to Wash CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings cooling at room temperature Cooling methods CA: 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without beard guard while preparing food Hair Restraints CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyu-Kaku last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyu-Kaku on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Gyu-Kaku compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Gyu-Kaku most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Gyu-Kaku's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gyu-Kaku have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyu-Kaku 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 Gyu-Kaku inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu-Kaku is inspected around two times per year on average.
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