An Atlanta bagel restaurant failed a health inspection this week and a Cajun spot in Canton received a perfect score.

Restaurants serve millions of meals every day, but sometimes things go spectacularly wrong. From awkward mishaps to diners’ jaw-dropping reactions, these moments escalate faster than anyone expects.

Ever had a restaurant dish land on your table looking like it barely survived the trip from the kitchen? Some meals arrive with toppings in the wrong place, sauces splashed like abstract art, or ...