Ajay's Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
64
Score
Ajay's Kitchen, located at 800 Forrest St Nw Unit K33 in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 19, 2026. This inspection identified three major and three minor violations, including issues with proper date marking, storage of toxic substances, and required posted notices. Previous inspections for this Indian food service establishment have generally been low-risk.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ready-to-eat TCS food items held in cold holding without proper date marking (cooked noodles, open bags of shredded cheese and bacon bits in reach-in coolers, sliced cheese and diced tomatoes in cooler drawers). Corrected on site- PIC had food employee to provide date labels to unlabeled food items. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled chemical bottled stored at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. Corrective action - PIC advised to label all chemicals removed from their original containers. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an expired food service permit displayed at establishment. Corrective action - PIC advised to obtain and display a valid food service permit. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have proper sanitizer test strips on hand. Corrective action - PIC advised to purchase test strips for quaternary ammonium to test wiping cloth bucket solution and 3-compartment sanitizing sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food residue on shelving units and exteriors of kitchen equipment. Corrective action - PIC advised to perform detailed cleaning in main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation and food splatter on ceiling vents near vent hood, and walls throughout the main kitchen. Corrective action - PIC advised to perform detailed cleaning of main kitchen. 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)
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