Tech Square Food Hall
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
52
Score
The most recent inspection for TECH SQUARE FOOD HALL, located at 75 5th St NW Ste 170 in Atlanta, GA, was conducted on April 14, 2026, and resulted in a high-risk score of 52. This inspection identified four major and five minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, proper food storage, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. While this recent inspection indicated several areas for improvement, TECH SQUARE FOOD HALL has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk scores across its four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Initial
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Apr 14, 2026 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed hand sink in the main kitchen fail to have any drying provision (paper towels) at the sink. COS: PIC added paper towels to the sink after it was mentioned by EHS.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: observed food in the main kitchen and in the WIC stored without any covering. there was fried chicken stored under a prep table and in the WIC there was a bucket of cut veggies that were uncovered on the floor of the RIC. CA: (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)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine of the establishment had black and pink slim on the deflector plate of the unit. CA: 7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed Chicken, beef and other foods stored in the WIC without proper date marking label. 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed meets stored on the floor of the reach in cooler. CA: Advised pic that food shall be stored in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: observed the cook prepping raw chicken in the produce sink. COS: PIC corrected the employee and removed the food item. Prep sink shall be cleaned and sanitized before usage of any vegies. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed the establishment failed to post the correct and current inspection report. COS : PIC placed current score on the board once inspection started
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: observed knives stored between prep-top table and prep-top cooler. CA: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris and dried blood inside the RIF on the flooring. CA: 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)
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