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Three Roses Tavern

117 W MAIN ST , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
96 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 27, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 86
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on August 24, 2026, scoring 59/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 96. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (August 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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A96August 27, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Automatic dish machine not properly sanitizing. Observed the levels to be at 10 ppm CI.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
U59August 24, 20268 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 7 of them critical, involving food source, management & training and temperature control.

CriticalRequired records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.

Observation of fish in storage which is listed on the menu as being undercooked without any statements from supplier(s) identifying that fish sold as raw, raw-marinated or undercooked is frozen by the supplier for parasite destruction; or there are freeze records maintained by the permit holder when fish are frozen for parasite destruction on the premise.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(f) - parasite destruction (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed improper vertical storage of raw animals food in walk-in cooler refrigerator. Raw shrimp was stored above raspberries. In addition, raw eggs were observed to be improperly stored in the walk-in. Proper vertical storage is based on final cook temperature of food. Proper vertical storage must be achieved by storing foods with the highest final cook temperature (Chicken @ 165°F) at the bottom of the cooler and ready-to-eat foods (like raw vegetables, salad, fruit) at the top of the cooler so that cross contamination may not occur. Person in charge (PIC)/Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) instructed employee to rearrange walk-in cooler.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed multiple items held at temperatures greater than 41 deg F, reference the temperature chart for detailed list of food items, temperatures and locations. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be cold held 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)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed lobster cream cooked at 1:30 PM temping at 124°F and at 118°F at 2:30 PM. The product was completed at 11:40 am, this is past the point of correcting due to the potential presence of heat stable spores. This item was on an improper ice bath (no ice/water), in a large and deep container. When using ice baths, the product must be completely submerged within the ice bath. Health Authority suggests roughly 80% ice, 20% water. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS by reheating on stove top to 180°F to start cooling process over. Will email helpful handout on proper cooling methods. THIS PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. *NOTE THIS VIOLATION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ON A PRIOR INSPECTION.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Automatic dish machine not properly sanitizing. Observed the levels to be at 10 ppm CI.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
Critical (supporting)Pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

The health authority (HA) did not observe active managerial control by the PIC. The HA needs to determine the systems or controls the PIC has put into practice regarding oversight and/or routine monitoring of the duties listed .03(2)(a)-(n), (p), (q) Employees are not using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature control for safety food, that are not held hot or are not for consumption within four hours, through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of food temperatures during cooling. Upon entering the downstairs kitchen there was a large container of seafood cream based sauce with no means of rapid cooling, by the end of the inspection there was still no action taken to facilitate rapid cooling. Employees are not properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing. Both cloth sanitizers and the automatic dish machine were not in compliance. In addition the 3 compartment sink sanitizer dispenser was broken.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Observed several TCS items prepped and held for more than 24 hours without being date marked, Bacon, Opened Cream, Fried Tomatoes, Chicken Wings, etc. Must date mark TCS foods prepped and held for more than 24 hours. Must use within 7 days (day of prep counting as day 1). COS by adding date labels. Will email PIC helpful date marking information.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Various food items stored uncovered in various coolers, including prep coolers (both) and walk-in cooler..

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A92October 29, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and menu & labeling.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed several TCS items prepped and held for more than 24 hours without being date marked. Must date mark TCS foods prepped and held for more than 24 hours. Must use within 7 days (day of prep counting as day 1). COS by adding date labels. Will email PIC helpful date marking information.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed moldy pepper in walk in cooler. PIC received peppers in a delivery on 10/27 (2 days ago). Must check food when receiving deliveries to ensure it is in safe condition. If food is unsafe, must separate and label "do not use, returning". COS by separatinhg and labeling.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed several cups wet stacked in both drink station areas upstairs and downstairs. Must allow dishes to completely air dry before stacking. COS by separating.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
B83February 13, 20258 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 8 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed ranch bottle in expo area cold held on ice bath at 49°F. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be cold held at 41°F or below. This was due to an improper ice bath. A proper ice bath should come up to the highest level of the product in its container. COS by discarding.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS items in reach in cooler under prep top and across fryers in front food service area temping above 41°F. All TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature of the unit was 36°F. COS by moving TCS items to different units until cooler is repaired and able to hold TCS foods at 41°F or below.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed lobster cream cooked at 12:30 PM temping at 105°F at 3:00 PM. This item was on an improper ice bath, in a large and deep container. When using ice baths, the product must be completely submerged within the ice bath. Health Authority suggests roughly 80% ice, 20% water. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. COS by reheating on stove top to 180°F to start cooling process over. Will email helpful handout on proper cooling methods.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed significant mold-like build up in bulk ice machine in main kitchen area. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean ice machine within 72 hours.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed PIC use thermometer to take a temperature of cheese just delivered without sanitizing thermometer probe beforehand. Must sanitize thermometer probe before using.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed sanitizer spray bottles at both bar areas at a concentration >400 ppm quat. A proper quat sanitizer solution must be between 200-400 ppm. COS by diluting bottles until they were both 400 ppm quat.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed sanitizer spray bottle and other chemicals stored on shelf near walk in cooler along with food contact surfaces and single use items . Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS by moving all chemicals to a separate area.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”
Critical (supporting)Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed sanitizer spray bottles at both bars without a label bearing the common name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”
A99November 20, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.

RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Missing small section of cove base in the rear upstairs bar near the entry.

−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 FSP-028-000823. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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