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562 COBB PKWY S , MARIETTA, GA 30060-6517 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected December 17, 2025
3 inspections on record · average score 82

Most recent inspection (December 17, 2025): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 76 on November 14, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A90December 17, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.

RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
RoutineFood storage containers identified with common name of food (c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(d)
RoutineUsing dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c).

Designated areas for employees' belongings weren't provided.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(j)
C76November 14, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
B80March 26, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.

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 ·
CriticalCorrected on siteFood contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p).

Food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(j)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p).

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)

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 1-200C. 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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