Paris Bistro

201 17Th St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30363

French

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Paris Bistro three times, with records going back to 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sliced ham 49F and sliced turkey 48F in prep top cooler CA: PIC immediately placed items on ice and returned to WIC to bring to 41F and below before serving.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed several wire strainers with damaged wire CA: PIC discarded immediately into trash

511-6-1.05(2)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed dark matter inside ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed failure to have backflow prevention at mop sink

511-6-1.06(2)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris behind charbroiler Cleaning 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)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacked dishes in dish pit area

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed rusty racks and table bottoms lined with Aluminum foil

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed debris on gaskets of RIC Nonfood-Contact Surfaces 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)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paris Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paris Bistro on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Paris Bistro compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Paris Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Paris Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paris Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Paris Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paris Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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