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Gusto! Ponce

782 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Gusto! Ponce has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Atlanta restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the preptop cooler at the time of the inspection. CA- preptop cooler shall be cleaned. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the walls in the dish area. Observed debris on the floors throughout the main kitchen under the equipment as well. 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)
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the cold holding unit was inadequate to keep TCS foods at the required temperature. COS - The cooler will be repaired and will not be used.511-6-1.05(3)(a) - Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the walls in the dish area. Observed debris on the floors throughout the main kitchen under the equipment as well. 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)
86
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no verifiable manner that employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Advised PIC to have employees review and sign provided employee health agreement forms/policy.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gusto! Ponce last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gusto! Ponce on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gusto! Ponce?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gusto! Ponce.

How does Gusto! Ponce compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Gusto! Ponce most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Gusto! Ponce's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gusto! Ponce have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gusto! Ponce 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 Gusto! Ponce inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto! Ponce is inspected around two times per year on average.

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