Atlanta, Fulton County

Nakato Restaurant

1776 CHESHIRE BRIDGE RD N ATLANTA, GA 30324

Food
Latest score
99
Mar 27, 2026
City
Atlanta
County
Fulton
Inspections
4

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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service score posted in location that is not visible to customers / guests. CA advised PIC that food service score must be placed in a location that is clearly visible to the public.

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods with Internal temps above 41 F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be held at 41F or lower. 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

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sticker residue on dishes in use and stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC had all sticker residue removed and dishes cleaned.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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 heavy buildup of black mold in both bar soda guns. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles. PIC had soda guns cleaned.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed salads being stored in a reach in cooler with a tray stored directly on top of the salad. Observed several cardboard food containers being stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. 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. PIC will have food stored 6 inches off the floor. PIC will have food protected from contamination.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken reach in cooler door underneath the flattop. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. PIC will have reach in cooler door repaired.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) - multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several plastic food containers and lids in disrepair with cracks and chipped sides. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf. PIC had food containers discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice buildup in a chest freezer. Observed food buildup in the gasket of the chest freezer sliding doors. Observed water buildup inside the keg coolers at the bar. Observed buildup and food inside multiple reach in cooler gaskets and bottom shelving. Observed corrosion buildup on the shelving of reach in coolers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the non food contact surfaces cleaned.