Cook Out Northside Drive
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Cook Out Northside Drive, located at 1112 Northside Dr, Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 3, 2026. This inspection resulted in one major and four minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and the general cleanliness of physical facilities. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across six scored events.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sticky residue on handles of drink machine in drive thru CA: PIC immediately cleaned handles of drink machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter on equipment and shelving in drive thru area CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed store in need of deep cleaning. Food debris on floor and equipment in drive thru CA: 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed main kitchen floor in disrepair CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items stored on prep table in main kitchen. Observed coffee cup, monster can, bottled water CA: PIC immediately discarded items into trash
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brick dust on lip of ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed opening at back door in main kitchen CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
86
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee changing task without washing hands When to wash CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed bug trapping devices near food and food prep areas Insect Control Devices CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
82
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employee changing task without washing hands When to wash CA: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
86
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips (10-11-23) Testing device CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop inside container of salt In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken gasket at WIC Good Repair & Proper Adjustment CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed racks in WIC in disrepair Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed racks used for drying of dishes in disrepair Good Repair & Proper Adjustment CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed black matter on gaskets of WIF Nonfood Contact-Surface CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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