The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown

160 Ted Turner Dr Nw, Atlanta, GA 30303
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, located at 160 Ted Turner Dr Nw in Atlanta, GA, had a low-risk inspection on November 20, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified one major and one minor violation, including issues with proper date marking and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Overall, the facility has a history of low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observe no date marking on open sour cream cheese, milk, and heavy cream. 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 CA- MOD disposed of no date items
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the WIC in shelves. All shelves shall be cleaned 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. CA- MOD will clean shelving immediately 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)(d)
86
Feb 28, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observe no date marking on open sour cream cheese, milk, and heavy cream. 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 CA- MOD disposed of no date items
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris on the WIC in shelves. All shelves shall be cleaned 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. CA- MOD will clean shelving immediately 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)(d)
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding on a prep top cooler above 41 degrees. COS- items were placed on ice baths as equipment was not working properly. CA- equipment shall be repaired until it is repaired employees can use ice baths as long as it maintains the food at 41 and below. 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 condition...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and ice remade. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on shelves inside the coolers, inside the RIC drawers, along the equipment on the main cook line. CA- all equipment shall be cleaned. 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed one hand sink in the main kitchen not in good repair the hot water was turned off due to the water not being able to be turned off at the handle. CA- hand sink shall be repaired and shall be able to provide hot and cold water throughout the service. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors unclean especially behind the main cook line and under equipment throughout the main kitchen. CA- floors shall be deep cleaned and shall be done regularly to prevent buildup. 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)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon thawing inside the Vacuum packaging. CA- fish shall be removed from packaging prior to thawing. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes and meat stored directly on the walk in freezer floor. COS- items were removed from floor and placed on shelves. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. 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. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items holding on a prep top cooler above 41 degrees. COS- items were placed on ice baths as equipment was not working properly. CA- equipment shall be repaired until it is repaired employees can use ice baths as long as it maintains the food at 41 and below. 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 condition...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. CA- ice machine shall be cleaned and ice remade. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw salmon thawing inside the Vacuum packaging. CA- fish shall be removed from packaging prior to thawing. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes and meat stored directly on the walk in freezer floor. COS- items were removed from floor and placed on shelves. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. 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. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on shelves inside the coolers, inside the RIC drawers, along the equipment on the main cook line. CA- all equipment shall be cleaned. 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)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed one hand sink in the main kitchen not in good repair the hot water was turned off due to the water not being able to be turned off at the handle. CA- hand sink shall be repaired and shall be able to provide hot and cold water throughout the service. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors unclean especially behind the main cook line and under equipment throughout the main kitchen. CA- floors shall be deep cleaned and shall be done regularly to prevent buildup. 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)
61
Jul 8, 2024
Initial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed 2 out of 3 soda guns at bar with heavy buildup of black debris on nozzle. Observed microwave in kitchen with heavy build up of old spilled foods PIC shall have nozzles deep cleaned PIC shall have microwave deep cleaned
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain proper levels of chemical sanitization for kitchen. Observed sanitizer buckets registering 0ppm Quats in 2 separate buckets. PIC dumped buckets and refilled providing a reading of 200ppm
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to maintain food items protected from potential overhead contamination. Observed boiled eggs stored in reach-in cooler stored uncovered. Observed cut melons stored at self service breakfast area without proper covering PIC covered eggs. PIC discarded melons
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78