Breaker Breaker

921 Wylie St, Atlanta, GA 30316
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Breaker Breaker has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to eight violations.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Breaker Breaker on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding in different equipment above 41 degrees. Observed TCS foods out on the counter, in the preptop cooler, in a RIC unit and in the WIC. COS- food was removed. CA- all equipment that was not working shall be repaired and able to maintain cold holding temperatures of 41F and below. 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 sa...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed in the dish machine in the main kitchen and the chlorine at 0ppm. CA- dish machine may not be used until it is repaired and sanitizer is 50ppm-100ppm. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish being thawed inside the vegetable sink at the time of the inspection. COS- fish was removed and sink was sanitized. 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - Washing Fruits & Vegetables (Pf) (g) Washing Fruits and Vegetables. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. 2.Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(h) and a test kit or other d...
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed seasoning containers including a bulk contianer not labeled with the common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles that were not easily recognizable not labeled with the common name. CA- all seasonings and sauces taken out the original containers shall be labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the...
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS- bucket was remade to 200ppm quats. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an in use utensil in water that was not maintained at 135F or higher. COS- utensil was removed. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets unclean in the RIC and RIF. CA- gaskets 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust buildup on the walls and ceilings at the time of the inspection. CA- walls and ceilings shall be cleaned and free of buildup. 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)
55
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets unclean in the RIF. CA- gaskets 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)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottles and ice cream stored inside the RIF on top of the items for the restaurant. COS- items were moved to a designated area. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee preparing fries with a watch on her wrist. COS- the employee removed the watch. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee preparing fries without a hair restraint. COS- employee put on hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. COS- bucket was remade to 400ppm quats. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
78
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies throughout kitchen near dish area and front hand sink area. Advised PIC to contact professional pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Breaker Breaker last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Breaker Breaker on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Breaker Breaker?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Breaker Breaker.

How does Breaker Breaker compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Breaker Breaker most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Breaker Breaker's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Breaker Breaker have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Breaker Breaker means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Breaker Breaker inspected?

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