Folk Art Restaurant

465 North Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Folk Art Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Folk Art Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding in a preptop cooler above 41 degrees. COS- items that were made today were put on ice baths and items that were held at the bottom of the cooler were discarded. CA- cooler shall not be used until repaired. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperatu...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slime buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. 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: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of buildup and debris on the floor behind the main cook line. CA- floors shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation. 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items holding in a RIC and holding on the steam table stored uncovered. COS- the PIC covered all items to protect from contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding in a preptop cooler above 41 degrees. COS- items that were made today were put on ice baths and items that were held at the bottom of the cooler were discarded. CA- cooler shall not be used until repaired. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperatu...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slime buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. 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: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of buildup and debris on the floor behind the main cook line. CA- floors shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation. 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items holding in a RIC and holding on the steam table stored uncovered. COS- the PIC covered all items to protect from contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pooled eggs, cream cheese, ham, diced tomato, butter and milk wash intended for cold holding, held in the temperature danger zone with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to discard food. COS- PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with brown build up along food contact surface. Advised PIC to dump ice and clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pooled eggs, cream cheese, ham, diced tomato, butter and milk wash intended for cold holding, held in the temperature danger zone with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to discard food. COS- PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with brown build up along food contact surface. Advised PIC to dump ice and clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Folk Art Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Folk Art Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Folk Art Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Folk Art Restaurant.

How does Folk Art Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Folk Art Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Folk Art Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Folk Art Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Folk Art Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Folk Art Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Folk Art Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.