Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen

656 N Highland Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA 30306

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Atlanta restaurant, which scores around 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed roasted corn salsa, and banana pudding holding in one of the WIC above 41 degrees. COS- items were discarded and PIC called to have WIC looked at, any TCS foods shall hold in the second WIC. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed no cold water at the hand sink. CA- cold water shall be provided and made available.511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles and stained walls in the prep kitchen. CA- ceilings shall be replaced and walls shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed visible light at bottom of front door. Advised PIC to seal outer openings.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods intended for cold holding in WIC, with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to discards food. COS- PIC discarded food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen.

How does Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen 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 Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Auburn BBQ - Basement Prep Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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