Beetlecat

299 North Highland Ave Nw, Atlanta, GA 30307
Seafood
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Beetlecat has three inspections in the public record. Beetlecat was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Beetlecat on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection I observed multiple TCS food items holding in a preptop cooler and a RIC above 41 degrees. COS- items were discarded. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed equipment unclean throughout the main the kitchen. Observed the inside of coolers unclean with old food debris. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed two high temperature dish machines and no irreversible temperature indicators. CA- temperature indicators shall be purchased. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the conc...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards heavily stained and with gashes. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced or resurfaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of black buildup on the walls in the dish area. Observed buildup on walls around the kitchen. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. 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)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food stored uncovered in the RIC. COS- items were covered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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)
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed small metal cup, strainer and food debris in hand sink near dish sink. Advised PIC the hand wash sink shall be easily accessible at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed blanched fries cooling on counter at room temperature. Advised PIC to rapidly cool under refrigeration.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beetlecat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beetlecat on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Beetlecat compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

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

Has Beetlecat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beetlecat have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beetlecat 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 Beetlecat inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beetlecat is inspected around two times per year on average.