Atlanta, Fulton County

Ray's Cedars Restaurant

26 5TH ST NE ATLANTA, GA 30308

Food
Latest score
70
Apr 14, 2026
City
Atlanta
County
Fulton
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 709 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a dented cans in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to monitor cans upon receiving. Package Integrity. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed failure to cold hold all the TCS (Ham, Tomatoes, Buffalo Chicken, Meat bals, Gyro) foods on the first prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

During the routine inspection EHS attempted to wash hands but the hand sink in the main kitchen did not have any soap available at the time. COS: Staff managed to replenish the soap dispenser.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave with food debris throughout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA: MOD was advised to clean and sanitize the unit

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pink and black slime on the deflector plate of the ice machine. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. MOD was advised to discard all of the ice and to have the unite clean and sanitized

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener with food debris and other buildup on the blade. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. MOD was advised to clean or replace the blade.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dishwasher at the bar failed to produce the correct amount of sanitizer (10ppm chlorine was produced after tested). CA: PIC was advised to reach out to their provider to have the unit service to produce the corect amount. PIC was also advised to not use the dishwasher until it has been serviced and reaches a sanitation of 50ppm-100ppm chlorine.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed failure to provide a current Food Service Permit not past the Annual Fee Date. CA: 2nd Legal notice issued - 24 hours to correct

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed failure to post the current inspection report. CA: 1. 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.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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 failure to cold hold all the TCS (Ham, Buffalo Chicken, Meat bals, Gyro) foods on the first prep top cooler at the main kitchen. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees or below. Advised PIC to discard food.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed failure to provide a current Food Service Permit not past the Annual Fee Date. CA: Legal notice issued - 24 hours to correct

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use sauce cups stored in seasoning bends. CA: Advised pic single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 items in RIC uncovered. 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; CA-EHS encouraged MOD to cover product

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive spills and food debris on kitchen walls. All floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable. CA-EHS advised MOD to clean kitchen walls

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave with food debris throughout. All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CA- EHS advised MOD to clean

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Obse3rved working chemical spray bottles without ant labeling. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf CA- EHS advised MOD to label

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roach inside 3 compartment sink. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. CA- EHS advised cook to remove roach

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During routine inspection observed raw chicken being actively prepared with sanitizer stored in the three compartment sink. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

During routine inspection observed rusted screw used in ice machine to hold deflector plate. Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.

May 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several temperatures for control safety foods held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS food items should be held 41 degrees or below. COS: manager discarded all food items.

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

During routine inspection observed drinking nozzle heavily soiled with black organic matter. All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk-in cooler ambient air temperature held at 43 degree Fahrenheit. All equipment should maintain temperature to keep TCS items safe. Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04.