North Highland Pub

469 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30307
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

North Highland Pub, located at 469 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 5, 2026. The inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with posted notices and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. This most recent inspection follows a historical pattern of mostly low-risk assessments for the establishment.

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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Jan 5, 2026 Inspection
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no hand sink sign in the bar area at the hand sink. CA- a hand sink sign shall be posted. 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - Handwashing Signage (C) (d) Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed an old inspection report posted. CA- the most recent inspection received via email today shall be printed and posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the main preptop cooler cutting board unclean with stains. CA- cutting board shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup and debris on shelves, in gaskets, and around the prep top cooler in the main kitchen. CA- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean and free of debris. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing floor tiles in the bar area and missing drain covers. Observed old food debris in the main kitchen. Observed splatter on the walls in the main kitchen. CA- floors and walls shall be maintained clean and in good repair. 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. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottles stored next to the hand sink. CA- a designated place to store employee drinks shall be provided. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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