THE DROP @ MERCER ATLANTA received a score of 74 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 9, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: THE DROP @ MERCER ATLANTA
Location: 3001 MERCER UNIVERSITY DR ATLANTA, GA 30341, DeKalb County
Inspection date: November 9, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 74/C
Inspector: Carley Phillips
Permit number: FSP-044-002966
Inspection findings
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed sliced Swiss cheese with organic growth in prep cooler next to grill. Also observed shredded cheddar cheese, sliced Swiss cheese and sliced green bell peppers in prep cooler to the left of the pizza oven with organic growth. COS: Foods discarded CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed mechanical dish machine reading 0ppmcl after multiple uses. Sanitizing dispenser does not turn nor dispense any solution automatically but did suspense solution when manually pushed. Discussed to not use dish machine for ware washing until it can read at least 50ppm cl per the manufacturer’s levels of recommendation and the dispenser can run automatically. Discussed having a technician to service the dish machine. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed foods stored on top portion prep coolers next to grill and to the left of pizza oven unable to maintain 41F or below. See *** in temperature log. CA: 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Foods placed in ice baths.
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed 2 large containers of boiled eggs in the outside walk-in cooler with a manufacturer expiration date of 11/3/26. COS: Eggs discarded. CA: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date
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: No inspection report posted in public view. CA: 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.
General inspector comments
All frozen foods frozen solid Observed signed employee health policies and written vomit/fecal clean up procedures with EPA list G registered disinfectant/kit (Sanizide) sanitizer bucket: 300ppm quat 3-compartment sink sanitizer: 300ppm quat Observed quat and chlorine test strips Post CFSM certification and food service permit in public view at all times. Inspection emailed. Print and post report in public view at all times.
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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