Zesto on Forest Parkway

151 Forest Pkwy, Forest Park, GA 30297

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Zesto on Forest Parkway has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Zesto on Forest Parkway's 78 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee backpack on shelf in dry storage with facility food. Advised to relocate. CA: Keep employee personal items in designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of condiments outside original container not labeled. CA: Food items outside of original container shall bear common name of food item.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings and chili inside walk in cooler cooling with lids restricting air flow. CA: Advised/educated PIC on appropriate cooling methods for TCS food items. PIC uncovered food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed food container of salt and flour stored directly on the floor inside dry storage and walk in freezer respectively. CA: Food shall be stored 6 inches above the floor

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up on shelves and bulk food storage containers and grill prep equipment. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

May 30, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (chili) held in walk in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. COS: PIC discarded. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build-up on shelves and bulk food storage containers and grill prep equipment. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

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

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hot dogs and chili hot held on counter w/temps measuring below 135 degrees F. COS: PIC reheated hot dogs and chili to above 165 degrees F. CA: All TCS food items shall be hot held at 135 degrees F or above.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips at facility. Advised PIC to obtain proper quat test strips. CA: Must have proper in date test strips to measure sanitizer strength.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle down in bulk container of sugar. COS: PIC adjusted with scoop handle out of food contents. CA: Properly store utensils.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

May 15, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items held at prep top cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Advised to have unit serviced. CA: All TCS food items shall be held at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee bottle of water stored next to steam well. Advised PIC designated areas shall be used to prevent cross contamination. COS: Employee items were removed

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Zesto on Forest Parkway last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Zesto on Forest Parkway on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Zesto on Forest Parkway?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Zesto on Forest Parkway.

How does Zesto on Forest Parkway compare to other restaurants in Forest Park?

Zesto on Forest Parkway most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Forest Park average of 85.

Has Zesto on Forest Parkway's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Zesto on Forest Parkway have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Zesto on Forest Parkway 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 Zesto on Forest Parkway inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Zesto on Forest Parkway is inspected around three times per year on average.

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