Ellery's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
67
Score
Public records show three inspections at Ellery's stretching back to 2024. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Atlanta facility scores 90, putting Ellery's on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Designate sink for ready to eat foods only. Post vegetable Wash sink sign. (j) Sink for Washing Raw Fruits and Vegetables. At least one sink, plumbed with hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the washing of fruits and vegetables as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(4)(g)1.
511-6-1.05(3)(j)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no consistent date marking in RIC. CA: all TCS items held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with prep date or discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice machine has black accumulation. Clean and sanitize at the close of business so may discard ice and start over. Code: 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulated on equipment, single compartment sink, doorway, etc.clean. Code: 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)
67
Dec 6, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Designate sink for ready to eat foods only. Post vegetable Wash sink sign. (j) Sink for Washing Raw Fruits and Vegetables. At least one sink, plumbed with hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the washing of fruits and vegetables as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(4)(g)1.
511-6-1.05(3)(j)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towels not near sink . Moved / Corrected. (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; etc.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soap not in close proximity to the hand wash sink. Moved to hand sink a correction. code: a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2C - no discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with persistent coughing while cleaning / preparing kitchen to open / working with clean equipment. Must wash hands as correction onsite prior to continuing and ensure not to work with a persistent coughing, sneezing, or runny nose. Code: Food employees experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or runny nose that cause discharges from the eyes, nose, or mouth may not work with exposed food; clean equipment; utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service articles. COS: This employee was assigned to opening the kitchen and left at opening time.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Missing hand wash sink sign. Post. (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed scoop directly on top ice machine. Code: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease accumulated on equipment, single compartment sink, doorway, etc.clean. Code: 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)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Doors to bathrooms in kitchen open. Keep closed. Code:Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed.
511-6-1.07(5)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Toilet not sealed. Seal.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coat, phone, and cigarettes on prep table while wiping down with a towel. Cos: moved. Code: 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Nov 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Missing vegetable sink
511-6-1.05(3)(j)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Not sufficient commercial refrigeration. Replace GE Profille residential unit with an upright commercial refrigerator/cooler.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food to go box and drinks in sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Missing sufficient commercial cold holding equipment.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: .
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food contact surface up instead of handle up
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Grease
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Doors to employees bathrooms kept open. Close.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Watch observed on cook. Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ellery's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ellery's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ellery's?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ellery's.
How does Ellery's compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Ellery's most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Ellery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ellery's have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ellery's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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