Ray's Cedars Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
43
Score
Ray's Cedars Restaurant, located at 26 5th St NE in Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on April 14, 2026. This inspection resulted in a high-risk score of 43, with one critical, six major, and two minor violations noted. Specific areas of concern included adequate handwashing facilities, the condition of food, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Apr 14, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: During the routine inspection EHS attempted to wash hands but the hand sink in the main kitchen did not have any soap available at the time. COS: Staff managed to replenish the soap dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed a dented cans in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to monitor cans upon receiving. Package Integrity. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed microwave with food debris throughout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA: MOD was advised to clean and sanitize the unit
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink and black slime on the deflector plate of the ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. MOD was advised to discard all of the ice and to have the unite clean and sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener with food debris and other buildup on the blade. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. MOD was advised to clean or replace the blade.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher at the bar failed to produce the correct amount of sanitizer (10ppm chlorine was produced after tested). CA: PIC was advised to reach out to their provider to have the unit service to produce the corect amount. PIC was also advised to not use the dishwasher until it has been serviced and reaches a sanitation of 50ppm-100ppm chlorine.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed failure to cold hold all the TCS (Ham, Tomatoes, Buffalo Chicken, Meat bals, Gyro) foods on the first prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed failure to provide a current Food Service Permit not past the Annual Fee Date. CA: 2nd Legal notice issued - 24 hours to correct
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: observed failure to post the current inspection report. CA: 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)
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