Politan Row - Simply Nawlins

4550 Olde Perimeter Way Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30346
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Politan Row - Simply Nawlins' 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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. Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See Asterisks (***) for food item in temp log. As per CFSM food was removed from walk in cooler and placed on rolling food storage rack 45 minutes prior to inspection. COS: CFSM was advised to place ice on said food item and place in walk in cooler to rapidly cool down to 41F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand Drying Provision. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device. Observed hand wash sink with no hand drying provisions. COS: CFSM provided disposable paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hair Restraints. 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. Observed employee preparing food item for customer service with no hair restraint. COS: Food worker obtained a hair restraint, washed hands and donned new gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COS: CFSM removed said utensils to be washed, rinsed and sanitized and obtained clean food dispensing utensils and was advised to stored utensils on a clean surface or in food with handles above food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
70
Nov 6, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Politan Row - Simply Nawlins last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Politan Row - Simply Nawlins on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Politan Row - Simply Nawlins compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Politan Row - Simply Nawlins most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Politan Row - Simply Nawlins' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Politan Row - Simply Nawlins have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Politan Row - Simply Nawlins means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.