Haven Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
95
Score
Haven Restaurant & Bar has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The latest visit found one violation, down from three violations the time before.
Across the inspection history, 6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Atlanta sits at 90, putting Haven Restaurant & Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Followup
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed posted inspection report dated 1/14/25 with score of 95, rather than most recent report dated 11/05/25 with score of 78 CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times COS: PIC posted most recent inspection report
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
95
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed blanched (par-cooked) potatoes held without temperature control by fryers. PIC indicated all potatoes would be used within service time. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of TCS food before cooking written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: Inspector provided TPHC procedure template to PIC and PIC marked potatoes with discard time
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cherry tomatoes, chicken salad and other TCS foods cold holding above 41F in right-most prep top cooler. Initial ambient temperature in cooler was 44F. PIC indicated foods had been removed from the walk-in cooler around 10am, inspector temperatures recorded at 12pm (See temperature log) CA: 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. COS: PIC lowered ambient cooler temperature setting and foods were at or below 41F after 1 hr (see temperature log)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meatloaf reheating in warmer cabinet with an internal temperature of 125F after being heated in cabinet for 1hr 45min (see temp log for all temperatures). CA: Reheating for hot holding shall be done rapidly and the time the food is between the temperatures of 41°F (5°C) and 165°F (74°C) may not exceed 2 hours. COS: PIC placed meatloaf on grill to rapidly heat to 165
511-6-1.04(5)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chemical sanitizer concentration of 0ppm chlorine at the bar dish machine. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a concentration 50-99ppm Correct by 11/7/25 - send proof of repair to Kate O'Brien
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
58
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored under preptop cooler and in walk in cooler uncovered. COS-PIC placed metal lids on containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelves where clean dishes are stored in dish area unclean with an accumulation of dust and debris. Informed PIC to clean shelves to prevent a buildup of dust and debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
90
Mar 20, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items cold holding above 41F (see *asterisk in temperature log). COS - food placed in WIC to chill to proper temperature and Food was replaced with WIC foods that were currently holding at the proper temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report not posted in area where it can be easily readable for public view upon entering facility. COS - most current inspection report was posted by PIC
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
82
Feb 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee touch phone with bare hands, and then begin to prepare food. COS - Informed employee to stop handling food and wash hands before completing task.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items cold holding above 41F (see *asterisk in temperature log). COS - food placed in WIC to chill to proper temperature and Food was replaced with WIC foods that were currently holding at the proper temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oils and spices outside of the original containers not labeled with common food name. COS - PIC wrote proper food name with sharpie on containers.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored under prep top cooler uncovered. COS - pic covered food with plastic wrap.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haven Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haven Restaurant & Bar on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haven Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, 6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Haven Restaurant & Bar.
How does Haven Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Haven Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Haven Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Haven Restaurant & Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haven Restaurant & Bar 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 Haven Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Haven Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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