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Fulton County
Fast Food Fulton County Permit: fsp-060-010555

Happy Buddha

1457 Virginia Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337

90 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-06-29
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (90) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-06-29 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-010555_2026-06-29_37132
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12A Good Retail Practice

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor underneath prep table in kitchen. CA: PIC instructed to remove containers from floor and properly store during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture.

Item 12C Good Retail Practice

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed folded wet cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. CA: Operator moved wet cloth to sanitizer bucket during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily.

Item 14C Good Retail Practice

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed plastic container used as scoop stored inside of pot holding fried rice at cook line in kitchen. CA: PIC discarded plastic container during inspection. 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: -Observed plastic containers holding general tso chicken, precooked chicken wings, tofu, onions and green peppers stored uncovered in white reach in cooler in kitchen. -Observed container holding raw shrimp and bucket of soy sauce stored uncovered on shelf in walk in cooler in kitchen. -Observed several containers of cut vegetables and container of precooked shrimp uncovered stored in flip top make table low boy reach in cooler across from wok station in kitchen. CA: PIC properly covered/protected all foods with Saran Wrap or lids during inspection. 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;

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed mold-like substance on plastic panel inside ice machine in kitchen. CA: PIC wash/rinsed/sanitized panel during inspection. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned II) The cleaning frequency based on the ambient temperature of the refrigerated room or area is documented in the food service establishment. (iii) Temperature measuring devices are maintained in contact with food, such as when left in a container of deli food or in a roast, held at temperatures specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1- .04; (iv) Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues; (v) The cleaning schedule is approved based on consideration of: (I) Characteristics of the equipment and its use, (II) The type of food involved, (III) The amount of food residue accumulation, and (IV) The temperature at which the food is maintained during the operation and the potential for the rapid and progressive multiplication of pathogenic or toxigenic microorganisms that are capable of causing foodborne disease

B (83) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-01-14 • Violations Cited: 5
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-010555_2026-01-14_37131
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 12A Good Retail Practice

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed failure to protect food during storage from potential contaminants. Observed container of chicken with another container stored on top. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination PIC removed container

Item 14A Good Retail Practice

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed failure to maintain in use utensils properly stored in between uses. Observed scoops stored in food items with handles within the food. 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; PIC removed scoops

Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed failure to maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door of ice machine with plastic peeling. PIC shall have unit repaired

Item 18 Good Retail Practice

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed failure to segregate insect control devices. Observed fly tape stored above prep table. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area PIC removed fly tape

Item 3-1C Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated — Inspector Note: Observed multiple cans with significant dents along weak points of the cans stored on shelving in dry storage areas and in walk in cooler. COS- PIC discarded the dented cans. 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - Package Integrity (Pf) (e) Package Integrity. Food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. Pf PIC discarded cans