Thai 5 received a score of 68 and a grade of U during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 6, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Thai 5
Location: 1150 EUCLID AVE NE STE B ATLANTA, GA 30307, Fulton County
Inspection date: November 6, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 68/U
Inspector: Simeon Oluya
Permit number: 1-31391
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: Food employee was observed handling an outside food delivery and then proceeding directly to food preparation at the fish/sushi station without washing hands between tasks. CA: Employees shall wash hands after handling potentially contaminated items and before beginning food preparation or donning gloves for a new task.
4-2A – food stored covered
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed chicken wings stored in the freezer uncovered. Observed vegetables, raw chicken, and sauces stored uncovered inside the RIC. COS- all items were covered to protect from contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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;
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: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Dark residue/buildup observed on the upper interior/ceiling area and interior walls of the ice machine in areas associated with ice production/storage. CA: Clean and sanitize all interior food-contact surfaces of the ice machine to sight and touch and maintain free of residue/buildup.
6-1D – time as a public health control: procedures and records
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) – time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Two crock pots of cooked rice were observed being held without temperature control at 102°F and 80°F and without required TPHC time identification at the time of observation. PIC indicated the rice had been out of temperature control for less than six hours and subsequently added time markings. CA: When using TPHC, maintain written procedures and mark food with the required discard time before/when it is removed from temperature control. Because these rice temperatures exceeded 70°F, the 6-hour TPHC provision would not apply; the 4-hour TPHC requirements must be followed when applicable.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Multiple working containers, including spices, fish, sauces, and other foods stored in reach-in/prep refrigeration and on countertops, were observed without common-name labels after removal from original packaging. CA: Clearly and legibly identify working containers 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: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Raw fish observed thawing on the countertop at room temperature; CA: thaw under refrigeration at 41°F or below, under approved running water, as part of the cooking process, or by another approved method.
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: Establishment displayed an outdated 97/A follow-up inspection report dated 12/11/2025 instead of the most recent 87/B routine inspection report dated 06/24/2026. CA: Remove the outdated report and conspicuously display the most recent inspection report as required.
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Single-use/single-service items observed stored directly on the floor in dry storage area; CA: store at least 6 inches above the floor in a clean, dry location and protect from contamination.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) – cutting surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Prep top cutting boards observed heavily discolored and smaller boards also hevily stained; CA: clean, resurface or replace cutting boards so food-contact surfaces are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(g) – warewashing equipment, cleaning agents (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Facility uses a chlorine-sanitizing dish machine; however, no chlorine test strips were available to verify sanitizer concentration. CA: Provide appropriate chlorine test strips and routinely verify sanitizer concentration during warewashing.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Standing water was observed in the bottom of a reach-in cooler, with bottled drinks and plastic food-storage containers sitting in the pooled water. Dust/debris buildup was also observed on shelving. CA: Remove standing water, clean and maintain equipment/shelving, and determine and correct the source of water accumulation.
General inspector comments
sani chlorine dishwasher- 50ppm, PIC said 3 comp sink not used for dishwashing
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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