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MARTIN'S RESTAURANT - AUSTELL LOCATION
2185 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY SW , AUSTELL, GA 30168-3549 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B80July 28, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed sausage, pooled eggs, and buttermilk batter holding above 41f in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. Observed cheese holding above 41f in the ice bath in the front food service. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41f or below when cold holding. COS: Items discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed eggs holding below 135f on the steam table in the main kitchen.Ovserved hashbrowns holding below 135f under the heat lamp in the main kitchen. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 135f or higher when hot holding. COS: Discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed soda nozzles with black build-up at the drink machine at the drive thru. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed onion rings,sausage, and buttermilk batter stored uncovered in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. Observed 2 containers of bacon stored uncovered in the warmber cabinet in the main kitchen. Observed 2 containers of flour stored uncoverd on the bottom of the prep table in the main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be stored covered in order to protect from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer measuring 0 ppm for chlorine. C/A:Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be stored in Chlorine sanitizez maintained between 50-100.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”B81June 10, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in walk-in cooler of main kitchen. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding above 41F in ice bath in front food service area.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed large slicer stored for use in main kitchen with food debris build up.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several bags of raw chicken thawing in still water inside 3-compartment sink of main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed ambient temperature of walk-in cooler above 41F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Observed grease and food debris accumulation around the grill, underneath equipment, floors, ceiling, and adjacent wall area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B89November 21, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed sliced american cheese cold holding above 41F on counter top in main kitchen. Observed sliced american cheese cold holding in ice bath near drive thru above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fried chicken patties hot holding in steam well in main kitchen below 135F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”B85November 28, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN ICE BATH IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. OBSERVED MILK BATH COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN DOUBLE WALLED CONTAINER IN MAIN KITCHEN. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED GRITS, HOT DOGS AND BEEF CHILI HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN STEAM WELL IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: FOOD DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”NO CFSM CERTIFICATION OBSERVED FOR FACILITY C/A: Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation EHS WILL FOLLOW UP WITH FACILITY IN 72 HRS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
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