Sandy Springs Diner

8612 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Sandy Springs Diner, located at 8612 Roswell Rd in Atlanta, GA, had a low-risk inspection on February 10, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection noted one major violation regarding food-contact surfaces needing cleaning and sanitizing, and one minor violation for nonfood-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, the establishment has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavily scorched cutting boards throughout main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely replace cutting boards. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and debris in between grill units in main kitchen area. Observed soiled residue in walls, floors and equipment throughout main kitchen. Observed build-up of debris on the outside of equipment in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Ensure area in between grill units is cleaned frequently to prevent heavy accumulation. Frequently clean all non-food contact surfaces..
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
86
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation throughout main kitchen areas (RIC, WIC). CA: Advised PIC to date mark food items held more than 24 hours. 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered in walk-in cooler in the main kitchen area (cooked pasta, salads, fruit, etc). Observed breadcrumbs container stored uncovered in dry storage area. COS: PIC covered items . 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and debris in between grill units in main kitchen area. Observed soiled residue in walls, floors and equipment throughout main kitchen. Observed build-up of debris on the outside of equipment in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Ensure area in between grill units is cleaned frequently to prevent heavy accumulation. Frequently clean all non-food contact surfaces..
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink in main kitchen area. COS: PIC placed soap at sink. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at hand sink near back kitchen area. COS: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink. . Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavily scorched cutting boards throughout main kitchen area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely replace cutting boards. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and debris in between grill units in main kitchen area. Observed build-up of debris on the outside of equipment in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA: Ensure area in between grill units is cleaned frequently to prevent heavy accumulation. Frequently clean all non-food contact surfaces..
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered in walk-in cooler in the main kitchen area (Tilapia, cooked pasta etc). CA: Advised PIC to ensure all food items are stored covered. 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;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95