CHECKMATE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE received a score of 84 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 29, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: CHECKMATE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
Location: 4807 OLD NATIONAL HWY ATLANTA, GA 30337, Fulton County
Inspection date: October 29, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 84/B
Inspector: Valencia Nealy
Permit number: FSP-060-014054
Inspection findings
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed plastic spray bottle holding unknown chemical stored at 4 compartment sink in kitchen. CA: PIC states spray bottle holds degreaser, bottle labeled during inspection. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) – Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. 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
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple unlabeled plastic squeeze bottles stored throughout cook-line in kitchen. CA: Chef labeled all bottles with common English name during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) – Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
11C – approved thawing methods used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed frozen raw ground beef thawing improperly at 4 compartment sink in kitchen. CA: PIC moved frozen raw ground beef to thaw properly under cold running water in meat prep sink in kitchen. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) – Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C),
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles in kitchen. CA: Cook removed from oven door handles and properly stored during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) – service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided. Must obtain within 30 days. CA: Install an approved mop sink with a backflow device. 511-6-1.06(2)(i) – Service Sinks, Numbers and Capacities (C) (i) Service Sinks, Numbers and Capacities. At least one service sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilets and urinals may not be used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed Ceiling in kitchen not smooth, non-porous, non absorbent, and easily cleanable. Shall install and approved ceiling in the kitchen prep area within 30 days. And 30 more days to install new approved ceiling tiles from the kitchen. Entry to the rear door (dishwashing area)
General inspector comments
Quaternary Sanitizer bucket 200 ppm Reviewed Foreign Shrimp Disclosure Information
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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