THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE received a score of 91 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 9, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE
Location: 2935 N DRUID HILLS ROAD, STE A ATLANTA, GA 30329, Cherokee County
Inspection date: November 9, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 91/A
Inspector: Ashley Keel
Permit number: FS044-890047
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed soda gun behind bar unclean with black debris build in direct contact with sodas. Ice machine was observed unclean with black and brown residue in direct contact with ice. COS: Soda gun was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. Advised PIC to have ice burned and machine cleaned. Advised to increase cleaning frequency and have deep cleaned. C/A:
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: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed raw bacon being prepared on dishes stored as clean near the dish pit. COS: Dishes were moved to the dish pit to be washed properly. Raw meats shall be prepared away from clean dishes to prevent contamination. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) – miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed Raw meats and liquid eggs thawing in the vegetable sink. COS: Meat and eggs were removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. DPH Flyer given. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) – Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) 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.
12B – personal cleanliness
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) – jewelry (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple employees wearing arm jewelry. One cook was observed placing raw bacon in oven while wearing a watch. COS: Employee was advised to removed watch, gloves and wash hands. Complied and all other employees removed arm jewelry and washed hands. C/A:511-6-1.03(5)(g) – Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed pooling water in the bottom of the small prep top cooler used to stored raw meats. Advised to have repaired. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
General inspector comments
Observed: Dish machine- 50 ppm Cl Bar dish machine- 145F not in use at time of inspection advised to have serviced. Grease Trap email updated to ashley.clark1@dph.ga.gov Pest Control- Benchmark- 10/19/2026 Advised to have employee health agreements signed by all employees.
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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