Belly Restaurant and Lounge in Atlanta receives a 63% on their recent health inspection

Belly Restaurant and Lounge, located at 710 Peachtree St NE Ste 200 in Atlanta, received a score of 63 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/10/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-2E – response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6) – clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: during the inspection EHS observed the establishment failure to produce clean up kit for bodily fluids or any written clean up procedures. CA: PIC was advised to buy a clean up kit for bodily fluids. PIC was also sent clean up document for the use of bleach

Violation #2:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unknown food with furry mold covering the food in container that rested on top of broccoli. COS: PIC discarded of food items. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food containers in both the RIC’s stored without proper coverings (Beef, Bell peppers, Tomatoes, Tots). CA: Advised PIC to cover all food containers immediately.

Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the ice machine deflector plate with pink slime building up on it. CA: Advised PIC to no longer use the ice, have it melted down and have the machine cleaned and sanitized. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Violation #5:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the can opener in the second main kitchen with extreme build up on the blade and holster. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Violation #6:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: During the routine inspection EHS observed several TCS food (Philly Cheese Steak Meat, raw ground beef, Tomatoes, peppers) Items in the RIC out of temp. CA: PIC was advised to discard all the food.

Violation #7:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food containers in the main kitchen without common food name label. CA: Advised PIC to label containers with common food name label.

Violation #8:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) – kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed single use sauce cups stored in seasoning bends. CA: Advised pic single-service and single-use articles may not be reused

Violation #9:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed roaches in the main kitchen in dry storage area. CA: Advised PIC to routinely get pest control inspections to prevent pests.

Additional remarks:
Dishwasher is not in use, three compartment sink is was not used during the inspections.

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