Dad's
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
86
Score
Dad's, located at 870 N Highland in Atlanta, GA, had one major and one minor violation during its most recent low-risk inspection on October 22, 2025. The violations noted were related to warewashing facilities and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. This inspection is part of a record of five scored inspections for the American restaurant, with most previous inspections also categorized as low-risk.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quats test strips to test the sanitizer concentration at the 3 compartment sink. CA- quats test strips shall be purchased and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris in the RIF. CA- freezer shall be cleaned and free of debris. 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)
86
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed indoor and outdoor dining tables not clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency for dining areas. Distributed guidance on proper cleaning procedure for dining tables.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed restroom sink not stocked with soap for handwashing. All handwashing sinks must be stocked with handwashing cleanser and paper towels. PIC restocked soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored in a QAC sanitizer solution with a concentration of 100 ppm or lower. All wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution at the proper concentration indicated on the label by the manufacturer. PIC discarded solution and replaced with new solution at 200ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed single service food containers in prep areas not stored inverted. Advised PIC that food containers must be protected from overhead contamination.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed underside of shelf over food prep area at drive through soiled with dried food debris. All non-food contact surfaces must be kept free of accumulations of food residues debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed drink fountain and self-serve beverage cooler not draining properly. Drain near service sink appears to be draining slowly. Facility plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to put in work order to address said issues.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Food items stored uncovered throughout all prep tables. Shelf above drive-thru prep table encrusted with accumulated dried food debris. Food not stored protected.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed soda syrup & boxes on floor. All food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings dated 9/20. Advised PIC foods must be discarded after 7 days. COS- PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
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