Guthries

5404 136 Hwy, Atlanta, GA

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Guthries appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average is 90, putting Guthries squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP HANDLE IN SALT CONTAINER NOT STORED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF SALT. CA: HANDLES SHALL BE STORED ABOVE THE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS WHEN PICKING UP SCOOP. COS: PIC REPOSITIONED SCOOP AND WILL DISCUSS WITH EMPLOYEES.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH CAN WITHOUT LID IN WOMENS RESTROOM. CA: TRASH CANS IN WOMENS RESTROOMS SHALL BE COVERED. COS: PIC WILL OBTAIN LID FOR TRASH CAN.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON TABLE BEHIND COUNTER. CA: WET WIPING CLOTHS SHALL BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKETS IN BETWEEN USE. COS: EMPLOYEE MOVED CLOTH TO BUCKET.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK NOT IN SINGLE SERVICE CUP AND STRAW IN KITCHEN. CA: EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN KITCHEN SHALL BE STORED IN A MANNER NOT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND EQUIPMENT AND IN A SINGLE SERVICE CUP WITH LID AND STRAW. COS: EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DRINK.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD VENT FILTERS ABOVE FRYERS. CA: PIC WILL HAVE FILTERS CLEANED.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER FOR RAW CHICKEN WITHOUT INSIDE THERMOMETER. CA: PIC WILL PLACE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON COUNTERS/TABLES AND NOT IN SANITIZER BUCKET. CA: PIC MOVED WIPING CLOTHS TO SANITIZER BUCKET AND DISCUSSED WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING SURFACES IN KITCHEN SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER BUCKET AT ALL TIMES.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING AND DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DRAIN CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guthries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guthries on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Guthries compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

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

Has Guthries' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Guthries 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 Guthries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Guthries is inspected around three times per year on average.

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