ATLANTA, DeKalb County

BAHEL ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

3125 BRIARCLIFF RD STE C ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
81
Mar 25, 2026
City
ATLANTA
County
DeKalb
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 816 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food not properly separated. Observed raw eggs stored directly next to box of oat milk. Observed raw beef stored directly next to cooked noodles. Observed raw beef stored directly above a bag of ice. Observed raw beef stored directly next to RTE wraps and cooked cabbage. CA: ackaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

  1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. COS- education provided and PIC stored all food items properly.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed designated hand sink blocked by a black fan and broom located in the main kitchen. CA: Designated hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times for hand washing. COS: Fan and broom relocated.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items stored uncover in electric warmer and cooler. CA: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; COS- PIC covered all food items

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee washing dishes without sanitizing the dishes. CA: Dishes shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized with an approved EPA disinfectant. COS: Education provided and PIC moved dishes back to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surface of cups/ glasses stored directly on unclean/ rusted surface in cooler. CA: food contact surfaces and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee coat stored in prep sink. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at any time of contamination. COS- PIC removed coat and stated she will wash, rinse and sanitize prep cooler before use.

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 849 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed employee's personal reusable water bottle stored on prep table next to cut red onions. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: Water bottle relocated to designated area.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed designated hand sink blocked by a tall black fan located in the main kitchen. CA: Designated hand wash sink shall be accessible at all times for hand washing. COS: Fan relocated.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed unidentifiable spices removed from its original container placed into working containers without a label with its common name located at bar.CA: All unidentifiable spices shall be labeled with its common name.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed homemade cheese tightly covered while actively cooling inside single door reach-in-cooler located in main kitchen. CA: Provided Just Cool It Poster.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Facility lacking chlorine test strips to measure concentration of solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. COS: Provided chlorine test strips.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulated dried food on the bottom shelf inside the 3 door reach-in-cooler, two door reach-in-cooler, and single door reach-in-freezer located in dry storage area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed main kitchen walls and kitchen equipment unclean with oil splatter. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable, nor easily cleanable in the main kitchen. CA: Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chipped floor tiles near prep-top-cooler in main kitchen. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.