Grits and Eggs Breakfast Kitchen received a score of 91 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 10, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Grits and Eggs Breakfast Kitchen
Location: 699 SPRING ST STE 100 ATLANTA, GA 30308, Fulton County
Inspection date: November 10, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 91/A
Inspector: Lawrence Burgess
Permit number: FSP-060-010789
Inspection findings
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 the bard dishwasher failed to produce any chemical sanitization. CA: PIC was advised to use the main dishwasher to wash glassware and to have service provider to come and adjust the unit at the bar.
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 a knife stored in between the door of the prep-top cooler and the unit it fits into. COS: The knife was removed to be clean and sanitized. Violation Code Reference 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
14D – gloves used properly
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 – gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed cook in the main kitchen with damaged latex gloves on. COS: Cook was instructed to change his gloves and to wash his hands before plane new gloves on. Slash-resistant gloves may be used with ready-to-eat food that will not be subsequently cooked if the slash-resistant gloves have a smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent outer surface; or if the slash-resistant gloves are covered with a smooth, durable, nonabsorbent glove, or a single-use glove.
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) – closing toilet room doors (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the doors to the toilet rooms failed to self close. CA: the stall doors shall be self closing
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(a) – toilet rooms convenience and accessibility (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed a toilet in a bathroom stall in the women’s restroom covered with a trash bag or tarp because it was out of order. CA: bathrooms shall be accessible
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed back door open during time of inspection. COS: Advised PIC to keep back door closed to prevent rodents and insects. The door was closed by PIC
General inspector comments
Main dishwasher 190 High temp final rinse Bar dishwasher 0 ppm chlorine
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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