Einstein Bros Bagels received a score of 79 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 27, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Einstein Bros Bagels
Location: 800 PEACHTREE ST ATLANTA, GA 30308, Fulton County
Inspection date: October 27, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 79/C
Inspector: Lawrence Burgess
Permit number: FSP-060-002775
Inspection findings
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple employees fail to wash their hands during the inspection. One employee was found using their cell phone in the wear washing area who then went into the front food service area to prep food without removing gloves and washing hands. The other employee was actively cleaning the front food service area where the employee was seen grabbing the trash can (hands draped on the top interior for dragging back and forth) to sweep behind it. Employee then attempted to go into prepping a customer food but was instructed by EHS to change gloves and wash hands before resuming to handle food. COS: Employees were instructed to wash their hands and when to wash.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed handwashing sink in the front food service area inoperable, PIC stated that it current in need of being fixed to be used and has a work order for it. CA: PIC was advised to have the sink fixed. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.06(2)(o) – Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the cutting board of the establishment heavily scored and discolored. The cutting boards need to be discarded and replaced. CA: PIC was issued a legal notice to have the cutting boards replaced in 10 day as they have had a year and half to replace.
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Rule citation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed an old inspection report posted. PIC shall post inspection report on both doors CA- inspection emailed to PIC today shall be printed and posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 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. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. 5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed personal cell phone used in the front food service area and in the back dishwashing area. COS: PIC had the electronics removed. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
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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