Five Paces Inn

41 Irby Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Five Paces Inn has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Atlanta restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Observed dark matter inside both ice machines Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Dec 2, 2024

Initial

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have backflow prevention, air gap at mopsink Backflow Prevention, Air Gap CA: An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm).

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dust on filters of ice machine Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips 2/22 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)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed openings under back doors and front door Outer Openings Protected 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; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have covered receptacles in women's restrooms Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have door to women's restroom Toilet Rooms, Enclosed CA: Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

511-6-1.07(2)(l)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed uncovered light in WIC Protective Shielding CA:Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages,

511-6-1.07(2)(i)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Paces Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Paces Inn on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Paces Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Paces Inn.

How does Five Paces Inn compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Five Paces Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Five Paces Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Five Paces Inn have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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