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Canyons Fresh Grill
1359 RIVERSTONE PKWY , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80April 28, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top unit to left of fryers being cold held above 41°F due to foil lining being placed inside unit and blocking air flow. Temperature of TCS foods ranged between 45-48°F. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below and airflow may not be obstructed in any way. COS by moving food to freezer to rapidly cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cheddar cheese, American cheese, feta, and ranch cups in prep top unit across from grill being cold above 41°F. Temperatures ranged between 43-51°F. TCS foods must be cold at 41°F or below. COS by discarding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine in back kitchen area. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed high temp dish machine not reaching at least 160°F after multiple attempts. Machine was run 4 separate times and the temperatures observed were 146.9°F, 149°F, 157°F, and 150°F. Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up as specified under subsections (6)(e), (l), and (m) of this Rule and achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC) as measured by an irreversible registering temperature indicator; P Must discontinue use of dish machine and wash/sanitize all dishes in 3-compartment sink until dish machine can be serviced. Health Authority will follow-up to check dish machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed blue cheese dressing prepared 4/20 and jalapopper cheese spread (contains cheese and cream cheese) prepared 4/18 not discarded within 7 days as required. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. P COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed a container stored as clean but had many large pieces of stuck-on lettuce inside. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by rewashing. Employees must inspect dishes and ensure they are clean prior to storing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed in-use utensils stored in sanitizer. 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 DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS by removing utensils from sanitizer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A96October 9, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed significant mold-like accumulation inside ice machine above soda dispenser, and ice machine in main kitchen area. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency that prevents soil accumulation. Must empty ice and deep clean inside of ice machine within 72 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed quat sanitizer dispensing below 150 ppm at 3 compartment sink, resulting in sanitizer buckets being below 150 ppm quat. For proper sanitation, a quat sanitizer solution should be 200-400 ppm. COS by manually pouring quat sanitizer & water into bucket, creating a solution of 400 ppm. Must do this until dispenser can dispense quat at 200-400 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”A96December 10, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed both the hand sinks in the kitchen not accessible. Hand sink next to the grill has a wiping cloth in it and the hand sink in the back kitchen next to the freezer is blocked by bread rack. Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS by moving .
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”A99April 28, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed maximum registering thermometer not working. Must replace batteries or purchase temperature stickers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-028-000736. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
