Yalda
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
55
Score
YALDA, located at 980 Howell Mill Rd Ne in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on February 20, 2026, with a score of 55. This inspection identified two critical violations, two major violations, and two minor violations, including issues with food storage, sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and cold holding temperatures. Across five scored inspections, YALDA has historically shown mostly high-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
50
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 16, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
43
Violations — Feb 20, 2026 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several food items (yellow rice, white rice with lentils, fresh herbs on prep surfaces, tomato sauce in reach-in cooler, various food items on preptop cooler) stored uncovered in kitchen area. Corrective action - PIC advised to cover all food containers during storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark substance with the appearance of mold on interior of ice machine in rear storage area of kitchen. Corrective action - PIC reported that ice machine not functioning to make ice, but being used for ice storage. PIC advised to clean and sanitize ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items holding at temperatures above 41 *F. Corrected on site - food items relocated to neighboring cooler or placed in ice bath.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Observed foods held using time as a public health control without written procedures or labeling (cooked rice, cooked onions on prep table near cooking equipment). Corrective action - PIC advised to develop written procedures for holding of foods not held under temperature control and have them labeled appropriately with a preparation and discard time.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an old inspection report from 2024 with a score of 93 posted for public view. Corrected on site - PIC posted most recent inspection report. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility did not have test strips for 3-compartment sink or dishwasher. Corrective action - PIC advised to obtain test strips for chlorine and quaternary ammonium. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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