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219 MARIETTA HWY , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and employee health.
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C71July 7, 202612 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and employee health.
Observed coleslaw being cold held on ice at 64°F. All of the ice was melted. Coleslaw must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding. NOTE: an effective ice bath is ~80% ice and 20% water. Ice water must come up to highest level of food in container.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed quat sanitizer in 3-compartment sink at <150 ppm. Must be 150-400 ppm. COS by draining sink and refilling with fresh sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed no verifiable employee health policy for a majority of staff. Only 5 of 13 employees had signed forms. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. NOTE: PIC had one employee sign during inspection without reading the reportable symptoms and illnesses. Employees must fully read prior to signing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed clean knives and scissors stored on a dirty and rusted knife strip. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by removing from strip and washing. Must replace knife strip with an all stainless steel strip for easy cleaning.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed dead roach in chemical storage area. Must have pest control come out for service.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed quat sanitizer wipes in dining area at 0 ppm. Must be 150-400 ppm. COS by resaturating wipes in sanitizer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed leak in walk in freezer along back wall and floor causing excessive ice build up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed a large amount of debris on floors of reach-in coolers and freezers on cookline. Also observed excessive grease build-up on exterior of fryers. All areas must be thoroughly cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed build-up on shelf storing unopened chemicals, paper towels, and toilet paper. Must clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed extremely low grout throughout entire front and back kitchen areas. Some areas are holding standing water. Floors must be regrouted by correct-by-date.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed build-up throughout kitchen. Kitchen area must be deep cleaned.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed cove basing to left of circuit box in disrepair. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B87January 7, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed coleslaw on an improper ice bath, temping above 41°F. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below, or use Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Will provide PIC TPHC written procedure. If using TPHC for coleslaw, must fill out written procedure and keep on file. COS by adding time documentation to coleslaw.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rice cold held above 41°F in prep top unit, and sour cream cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler near cash register. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler was 42°F. COS by moving sour cream to a different cooler. Must ensure cooler's AAT is set to a degree that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F. Must ensure rice (and/or other TCS food) is not stacked too high in prep top unit sticking out of temperature control. COS by moving rice to reach in cooler underneath.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed low grout throughout kitchen area. Also observed cracked tiles in mop sink area and in walk in freezer. Also observed exposed concrete & water pooling at walk in cooler entry. Physical facility must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”C79September 30, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and menu & labeling.
Observed coleslaw cold held above 41°F on an improper ice bath in front of heat lamp. Also observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler near drive thru, and reach in cooler under prep top unit. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler near the drive thru was 46°F. COS by moving TCS items to a different cooler. COS by fixing ice bath. Proper ice baths should be ~80% ice, 20% water and come up to the highest level of the food. Must ensure reach in cooler near drive thru is fixed to an AAT that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F before using it again.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed drain at handwashing sink in cook area clogged. Water is backing up outside of air gap and draining onto floor when sink is used. Sink should be fixed within 72 hours.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed raw potatoes on counter with mold-like accumulation. These potatoes were received on a recent delivery. Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS by labeling "do not use, returning".
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Observed leak in walk in freezer along back wall and floor, causing excessive ice build up. Also observed vent of condenser unit in slight disrepair. Equipment components shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed fish juice build-up on flooring in reach-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed debris accumulation on bottom of containers that were storing clean dishes. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. COS by placing containers & dishes in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line and near 3 comp sink, and broken tiles on walk in freezer floor. Floors must be regrouted and fixed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”This inspection deducted 21 points, but only 18 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A96November 26, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed excessive ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Weathering strip is torn and must be replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed door of reach-in cooler in disrepair and falling off hinge. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed flooring at entrance of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed fish juice build-up on flooring in reach-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line. Floors must be regrouted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”C75August 4, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed coleslaw on ice bath held at 64°F. Ice was completely melted. Coleslaw must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding and creating a proper ice bath for new product.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed sour cream, ranch, and butter in front reach-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was about 62°F with temperature of dairy products ranging between 58-60°F. COS by discarding. Do not store these items in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed shrimp under heat lamp being held between 113-121°F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed mold build-up on inner roof of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed drain at handwashing sink in cook area clogged. Water is backing up outside of air gap and draining onto floor when sink is used. Sink should be fixed within 72 hours.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed no employee health policy for staff. Hard copies or digital forms of verification must be easily accessible.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Drive-thru window is not self-closing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Corrective action: window must be fixed so that it's self-closing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed leak in walk-in freezer that is causing ice build-up along back wall and floor. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed heavy debris build-up on food storage shelves in reach-in cooler to right of vegetable sink. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line. Floors must be regrouted within 60 days.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B89September 25, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed leak at the food preparation sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed employees drinking from open cups. Must always drink from closed cups. Make sure to store in designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed drive through window not self closing. Must get the window fixed as soon as possible.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Walk-in freezer floors are iced over and floors are uneven and difficult to walk on. Freezer must be repaired. Must also fix metal plate on floor at entrance of walk-in cooler. Observed leak in the walk in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed missing cove base/ floors near the mop sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”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 028-0018. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
