Causes of Low Restaurant Health Inspection Scores

An 80s or Grade B health inspection score is sort or a medium grade.  Fulton County health inspections rate as follows: A is a score of 90-100; B is 80-89; C is 70-79; an U is 69 or less.

Some violation that health inspectors observe can cause scores to drop dramatically, such as  a wet rag near food.

Here are some violations from recent health inspections:

5 Seasons Brewing received an 87 on its recent health inspection. Violations included mold inside the ice machine; black specs on ice cubes at the bar; and food and sauces not cooling properly.

Tacos and Tequilas received a 65 on a recent health inspection. The inspector observed a kitchen sink with a broom and bottle inside; hot water was not operable; grease was observed on inside grill light bulbs and hood vents; meat was thawed improperly; and staff was observed doing tasks such as cooking food or putting food away without using proper gloves.

A recent health inspection at Capital Grille garnered at score of 82.  The inspector observed an employee touching boiled eggs with bare hands.

Take a look at our most recent health inspection story.