Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen

665 Hightower Trl, Atlanta, GA 30338

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen scores about where you'd expect for a Atlanta restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed permit not posted in facility. CA: Advised PIC to post permit in public view. 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted in facility. CA: Advised PIC to post most current inspection report. 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed final rinse of dish machine at 160F. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf CA: Advised PIC to use three compartment sink until dish machine is fixed and can reach at least 180F.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

May 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a build-up of mold-like residue on the inside of ice machine in main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely clean food contact surfaces to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed dishes being wet-stacked in dish area. CA: Advised PIC to stack dishes in a way that provides air flow or ensure dishes are dry before stacking. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen 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 Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cherokee Country Club - Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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