Southern Bell & Georgia Boy
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
Southern Bell & Georgia Boy, located at 1043 Ponce De Leon Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a low-risk food service inspection on February 20, 2026. This inspection identified one major and one minor violation, specifically concerning adequate handwashing facilities and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, the establishment has maintained a history of low-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a utensil inside the hand sink, observed dumped ice inside the hand sink. COS- items were removed and PIC was told that employees cannot use the hand sink for any other purposes. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets unclean in the cooler in the main kitchen. Observed the bottom of the RIF with debris on the Georgia boy side. CA- gaskets and freezers 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)
86
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a cutting board stored as clean heavily stained. CA- cutting boards shall be able to be cleaned to sight and touch. 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 the gaskets unclean in the cooler in the main kitchen. CA- gaskets 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)
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed potatoes and sweet potatoes cooling on rack at room temperature. Advised PIC to cool under refrigeration, with blast chiller or freezer or with an ice bath or wand.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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