Thumbs up Diner
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
74
Score
Thumbs Up Diner, located at 573 Edgewood Ave in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on October 6, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical violation and three minor violations, including issues with food separation and the cleanability of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Across three recorded inspections, Thumbs Up Diner has historically fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp directly above Parmesan cheese in front RIC Food Separation PIC discarded Parmesan cheese. Instructed PIC on proper separation of foods to avoid contamination
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken gaskets at back RIC Good Repair & Proper Adjustment CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed broken gasket at back RIC Good Repair & Proper Adjustment CA: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on the outside of storage containers No food-Contact Surfaces CA: 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)
74
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired test strips (5/1/24) Testing Device CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris outside of condiment containers Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee items on prep area (keys, cell phones) CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing beard guard CA: PIC immediately had employee put on beard guard.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
78
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed pink matter on baffle inside ice machine Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces & Utensils CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher fail to properly sanitize dishes (0ppm) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness CA: A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed failure to date mark salmon in RIF and potatoes in RIC Date Marking CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed rust on bottom shelf of prep tables Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on gaskets of RIC Nonfood-Contact Surfaces CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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