Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Atlanta average 90, so Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of spoiled zucchini in WIC CA: PIC immediately discarded into trash
511-6-1.04(1)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have test strips CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside microwave CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside front food service RIC 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris outside of panko condiment container 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed handsink not working in front food service area CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed failure to have written documentation of TPHC for buffet items CA: Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify:
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark matter on baffle of ice machine CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips 6/2024 Testing Devices CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside microwave of front food service CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing beard guard CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed silverware not properly protected from contamination; not individually wrapped or placed handle in cylinder or basket CA: Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler failing to close properly. CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside front food service RIC 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)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on condiment containers 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)
50
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly date mark items in RIC Date Marking CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips 6/2024 Testing Devices CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust on vents in WIC 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)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs over stove Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food;
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
74
Mar 12, 2024
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed residential refrigerator in front service area Any piece of existing food equipment that has been evaluated by the local Health Authority as not being acceptable under Rule -.05 subsection (5) will have to be replaced with equipment that meets Rule -.05 subsection (2)(jj).
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no protective shielding over light bulbs over stove Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding CA: Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food;
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to prevent contamination at front service area hand sink and rack for clean plates Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs stored directly above fully cooked sausage in WIC Segregation PIC immediately restacked items. Educated PIC on the importance of proper stacking to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following TCS items >41F in RIC: hummus 44F, mashed potatoes 45F,heavy cream 49F,liquid eggs 50F in carton, liquid eggs 64F, bam bam (sauce) 48F, heavy cream 50F. Cold Holding All items were immediately discarded into trash
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispenser not working Hand Drying Provision PIC immediately repaired, installed batteries
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered mushrooms in WIC Food Stored uncovered Advised PIC to cover to avoid any contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed RIC ambient temperature 52F Good Repair & Proper Adjustment CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown 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 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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