Arize Breakfast Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
47
Score
Arize Breakfast Cafe has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
Arize Breakfast Cafe's latest score of 47 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen next to 3 compartment sink not assessable dripping water and hot water handle not working. Owner stated he turned it off. Observed also hand sink in the kitchen next to cook top not accessible and blocked with a trash can. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Instructed Owner to make hands sink assessable all the time and in good repair for employees use.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed that food contact surface of cutting board on prep top cooler is not being sanitized and no sanitizer bucket with a napkin and not test strips. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. PIC mixed bucket sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cutting board heavily stained and not in good condition to be use. This is the second warning to replace the cutting board (See pictures attached). 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. PIC instructed to burn ice, wash and sanitize before using again.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink next the three compartment sink and pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking. Observed hot water handle not working. Owner stated that he turned it off because the pipe leaks. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks on storage room frame and floor tiles. Observed floor tiles in the dry storage room in disrepair (tiles missing). 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen is broken and fell on my leg when opened. PIC indicated it was broken. 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. Owner will fix or replace within 10 days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several stored foods in reach in cooler in the kitchen uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC covered foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze food items in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item. Observed several squeeze bottles and food containers in coolers without a label to identify contents. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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. PIC will ensure food that is not stored...
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees cooking in the kitchen with no hair/beard restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC advised to usehair restraint while cooking.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup under the dishwasher and three compartment sink.Also the hood vents had oil debris buildup. Observed grease and residues on kitchen equipment, walls and corner of the floor. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to do a deep cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
47
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen dripping water and lacks valves. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf PIC will fix within 10 days.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that food contact surface of cutting board on prep top cooler is not being sanitized and no sanitizer bucket with a napkin and not test strips. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned. PIC mixed bucket sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several stored foods in reach in cooler in the kitchen uncovered. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC covered foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze food items in storage containers were not identified with the common name of the food item. Observed several squeeze bottles and food containers in coolers without a label to identify contents. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) 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. PIC will ensure food that is not stored...
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with beards without any beard guards or hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup under the dishwasher and three compartment sink.Also the hood vents had oil debris buildup. Observed grease and residues on kitchen equipment, walls and corner of the floor. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC advised to do a deep cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed cracks on storage room frame and floor tiles. Observed floor tiles in the dry storage room in disrepair (tiles missing). 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. Advised PIC to replace/install missing floor tiles. Floors must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed that there was no sanitizer concentration in the dishwasher final rinse.C/A Advised manager to use the three compartment sink until the unit is repaired.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed unpasteurized eggs being cooked raw but there was no consumer advisory.C/A Advised manager to stop offering raw and undercooked menu items until a consumer advisory is printed and posted on online menu.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed garbage debris buildup on the surface and dumpster door where trash is frequently thrown in.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris buildup under the dishwasher and three compartment sink.Also the hood vents had oil debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed plumbing at the hand washing sink next the three compartment sink was leaking a lot.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arize Breakfast Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arize Breakfast Cafe on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arize Breakfast Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arize Breakfast Cafe.
How does Arize Breakfast Cafe compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Arize Breakfast Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Arize Breakfast Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arize Breakfast Cafe have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arize Breakfast Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Arize Breakfast Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arize Breakfast Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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