Mccray's Tavern

1163 West Peachtree St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Nov 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Mccray's Tavern's latest score of 58 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods in different reach in and prep top coolers around the establishment holding above 41 degrees. COS: Items were discarded. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Instructed PIC to discard these items. Advised to keep prep top closed when not in use in order to prevent heat from kitchen from lowering temperatures.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black slime, mold like substance built up on the interior walls and top of the ice machine. CA: Advised PIC to have the ice machine clean and to discard the ice. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed food (Tomatoes and lettuce) items in metal containers, held in RIC without any labels that indicate date the food was perp and when it should be discarded. COS: PIC immediately added labels with prep and discard date on them. PIC discarded the food without labels 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)

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

Inspector notes: observed can opener in the main kitchen near the ice machine with old food accumulated on the blade. CA: EHS removed the can opener and advised PIC to have it clean or replaced. The holder the can opener sits in requires cleaning as well. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: observed multiple plastic containers resting in food (Raw Chicken in prep top cooler) and the sugar and flower scoopers sitting inside the food with the handle coming in contact with the food that is held in the white storage bins. COS: PIC immediately removed the scoops and the plastic containers Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside of kitchen hand sink. Hand sink is for hands, water and soap only. CA-EHS advised MOD not to use as dump sink

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold on cutting board. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch C-MOD will order new cutting boards today

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed salt and flour without any labeling. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. CA-EHS advised MOD to label

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mccray's Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mccray's Tavern on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mccray's Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mccray's Tavern.

How does Mccray's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Mccray's Tavern most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Mccray's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mccray's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mccray's Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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