Cirque Daiquiri Grill

2160 Monroe Dr, Atlanta, GA 30324
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Cirque Daiquiri Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods with internal temps above 41F. (COS) PIC disposed of the items that were out of temp. 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
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed cutting boards on the prep top cooler stained. CA- cutting boards shall be cleaned or replaced. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with ra...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with residue and stored on an unclean shelf. COS- dishes were taken to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed food storage containers with cracks and pieces chipped. CA- droid contact surfaces shall be free or breaks and cracks. 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf and
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelves and equipment in the main kitchen with debris and buildup. CA- 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles in the main kitchen and in the chemical storage area. CA- physical facilities shall be in good repair. 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. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and as...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cirque Daiquiri Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cirque Daiquiri Grill on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cirque Daiquiri Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cirque Daiquiri Grill.

How does Cirque Daiquiri Grill compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Cirque Daiquiri Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Cirque Daiquiri Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cirque Daiquiri Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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