Original Chopshop
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Original Chopshop has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several carts and trash blocking access to the hand sink in the produce prep area. CA:A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use COS: Items that were blocking the Hand-washing area removed
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed QAC sanitizer used in 3 compartment sink (with dishes inside) being maintained at 100 ppm in the ware washing area of the main kitchen CA: QAC sanitizer shall be maintained between 200-400ppm COS: Sanitizer re-made with QAC sanitizer tested between 200-400ppm
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from coffee cup during lettuce preparation in the vegetable prep area in the main kitchen. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Coffee cup removed and lettuce re-washed for preparation
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
78
May 30, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES IN PREP TOP COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT COOLING AT A RATE THAT WOULD ALLOW THEM TO COOL TO 41F OR BELOW WITHIN 4 HOURS C/A: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna COS: PIC PLACED SLICED TOMATOES IN WIC TO CONTINUE COOLING PROCESS
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE USE THERMOMETER TO TEMP CHICKEN BREAST WITHOUT SANITIZING THE PROBE FIRST. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: EMPLOYEE SANITIZED PROBE THERMOMETER.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUID EGGS, SLICED TOMATOES, PROVOLONE CHEESE SLICES AND TURKEY DELI MEAT COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN PREP TOP COOLER 2 IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCRADED
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PANS THAT WERE SANITIZED AND READY FOR USE. CA: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH PIC PLACED ITEMS IN WAREWASH TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; EHS WILL RETURN BY JUNE 2ND TO VERIFY ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE IN VERIFIABLE MANNER ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WERE MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIABLE VIA FOOD. CA: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE IN VERIFIABLE MANNER ALL FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES WERE MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIABLE VIA FOOD. COS: PIC HAD ALL EMPLOYEES PRESENT TO READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ONE ON FILE.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
52
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee with facial hair, not restrained, cooking and prepping food in main kitchen. 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. COS: Beard/hair nets used at facility.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed towels stored, in between use, in 3 sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm for quat sanitizer. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 200-400 ppm (quat). COS: PIC will change sanitizer buckets when sanitizer arrives on truck order.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed towels stored in 2 sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm for quat sanitizer. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 200-400 ppm (quat). COS: PIC informed employee to change sanitizer. 200 ppm
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Original Chopshop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Original Chopshop on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Original Chopshop compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
Original Chopshop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has Original Chopshop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Original Chopshop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Original Chopshop 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 Original Chopshop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Original Chopshop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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