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GeorgiaCobb County Marietta

CAROL'S CAFE

2543 BELLS FERRY RD STE 50 , MARIETTA, GA 30066-5100 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
80 / 100 · Good
Last inspected April 8, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 77

Most recent inspection (April 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements. This restaurant scored as low as 45 on August 17, 2023 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

B80April 8, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWashing fruits & vegetables (pf).

Washing fruits & vegetables (pf).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(g)

This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B82May 13, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)
B84July 8, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)
RoutineCorrected on siteEating, drinking, or using tobacco (c).

Staff ate, drank, or used tobacco where it can contaminate food.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2
RoutineOuter openings protected (c).

Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)
A96August 30, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
U45August 17, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
CriticalCorrected on site1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−9 points ·
Critical (supporting)Responsibility of pic (pf).

The person in charge couldn't demonstrate the required food-safety knowledge or duties.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHandwashing cleanser, availability (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)

This inspection deducted 55 points, but only 26 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

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 1-10493C. 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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