Carroll Street Cafe

208 Carroll St Se, Atlanta, GA 30312

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Carroll Street Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 10, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Atlanta restaurant scores 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of food in the main kitchen were not labeled with common names. I advised the PIC to label them and she did.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed built up dirt in the ice machine. Advised PIC to clean the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several unlabeled food bottles/containers. Advised PIC to label them and he did.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods in RIC near grill (Chicken, beef and seafood not arranged by minimum cook temperature). Observed egg wash stored above vegetables in RIC. CA: Advised PIC to have animal products stored based on minimum cook temperature and store raw animal products separate from fruits and vegetables. PIC was provided with food storage chart via email.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher at the bar reading 0ppm. CA: Advised PIC to have chemical sanitizer replaced.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly separate foods to prevent potential cross-contamination Observed in cooler across from grill, raw chicken stored above raw beef that was in turn stored next to ready to eat spinach 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) 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) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food....

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain potentially hazardous foods at or below 41F. Observed several food items in facility in excess of 41F in various coolers. (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 PIC shut coolers and temperatures did come back to within normal, however as a precaution units should be looked at to ensure units are in proper working conditions.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store in use utensils in between uses Observed food item located in cooler below prep top with the scoop having its handle stored in the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carroll Street Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carroll Street Cafe on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carroll Street Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carroll Street Cafe.

How does Carroll Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Carroll Street Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Carroll Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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