98 K Hamburger

5090 Buford Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30340
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at 98 K Hamburger is still short, with only two visits logged. 98 K Hamburger was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, 4-1A - food separated and protected has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which 98 K Hamburger's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat vegetables stored on the shelf directly below a shelf containing covered raw marinated chicken. Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal fo...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no valid permit posted upon inspection. Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Discussed with PIC to pay permit fees by 12/15/25.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
82
May 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handled customer with gloved hands, then without washing hands, she just changed gloves and touched the hamburger buns for making burgers. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that food employee should wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Food employee washed the hands and discarded the buns.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed the handwashing sink in the front food service area has a glass of boba and a scrubber, the handwashing sink has dish soap and hand soap, the one handwashing sink in the main kitchen has a scrubber and a piece of raw chicken. Person in charge also admitted that they use handwashing sink for other purpose. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed 8 bottles of mayonnaise in the reach in cooler were not labeled with common name of the original container. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that food storage containers should be identified with common name of food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 98 K Hamburger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 98 K Hamburger on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 98 K Hamburger?

Across the inspection record, 4-1A - food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at 98 K Hamburger.

How does 98 K Hamburger compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

98 K Hamburger most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has 98 K Hamburger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 98 K Hamburger have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 98 K Hamburger means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.