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GeorgiaCobb County Marietta

MR DIDDY'S

2200 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 186 , MARIETTA, GA 30064-4366 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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90 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected June 11, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 86
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on October 7, 2025, scoring 60/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 90. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (June 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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A90June 11, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: Raw shrimp on counter discarded. Per PIC, food in RIC #2 out of temperature less than 1-hour, food removed from cooler and placed in freezers to rapidly cool-see corrective actions in temperature section.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed TCS foods held in RIC #2 cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen. C/A: Repair unit to cold hold at 41F and below; Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. COS: All TCS foods removed from cooler. *PIC must not resume use of unit until serviced to maintain TCS foods at 41F and below.*.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
A100October 16, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

U60October 7, 20258 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee handle raw fish in the main kitchen after which he discarded the glove and without washing his hands done in another glove and starts to handle RTE foods in the main kitchen. C/A Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; COS Employee was directed to wash his hands throughly.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed the cook re-arranging the meat drawer in the main kitchen and right after he preceded to handle RTE food for a customer without washing his hands. C/A Employee must wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with RTE food; COS Employee was directed to wash his hands.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed improper storage of meat in the cooling drawer below the grill. Facility had ground turkey burger in the rear followed by ground beef and then cheddar cheese in the front Observed raw turkey burger stored above an uncovered tray of marinating shrimp. C/A Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented COS: Food was RE-arranged by employee.

−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 hot holding temperatures.

Observed a metal tray of collard greens stored in the warming drawer next the the grill in the main kitchen with a temperature of 129*F Observed two trays of macaroni and cheese in the RIC warming unit next to the vegetable sink in the main kitchen with an internal temperature of 98*F and 125*F C/A Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: Collard greens and the macaroni and cheese were re-heated until the internal temperature was 167 for macaroni and cheese and 165 for collard greens.

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

Observed marinating raw shrimp stored in a covered metal tray inside the RIC#1 with a temperature of 48*F at 3:20pm. At 4:53pm the shrimp was still holding at 48*F. Shrimp was prepped earlier that morning Observed cooked collard greens stored in the RIC#2 in the dry storage area with a temperature of 45*F @3:50pm and at 4:54pm the collard greens only went down to 44*F C/A 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. P 2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P 3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P COS Raw Shrimp was discarded and the collard greens were placed in the freezer to further cool off.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
Critical (supporting)Pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Observed facility has a key drop agreement but the owner does not have a copy of the agreement on site. C/A Monitoring of Receiving during Non-Operating Hours. Employees are verifying that foods delivered to the food service establishment during non-operating hours are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations such that they are maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, accurately presented, by routinely monitoring the employees' observations, maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m);Pf COS Facility has 10 days to correct the violation and submit a copy of the agreement to EHS.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed several condiment bottles stored at the prep line in the main kitchen without a label identifying the product inside the bottle. C/A Label information shall include: (i) The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement COS Employee was directed to label all the bottles.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed uncovered metal trays containing raw catfish, one, raw whiting, raw tilapia, raw marinating shrimp and raw turkey burgers the RIC#2 in the main kitchen. Observed uncovered raw ground turkey burger, sliced cheddar cheese and raw ground beef stored in the cooling drawer at the bottom of the grill unit in the main kitchen. C/A Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: Food was covered by employee and the shrimp was discarded due to temperature abuse.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A94August 6, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed two trays of candied yams uncovered in warmer cabinet. C/A: Ensure foods are covered to protect from overhead contamination. COS: Covered.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed boxes to-go containers and bottles stored directly on floor (storage room area). C/A: Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS: Removed.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed personal drinks stored amongst equipment and food that will be served to the public. (Main kitchen) Observed cell phone on prep table near fryer. (Main kitchen) C/A: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee possessions. COS: Removed.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”
B85December 13, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed the handwashing sink in the kitchen was missing the handle to the cold water valve. Only hot water was available for hand washing.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed TCS ranch dressing and blue cheese dressing in front cooler above 41`F. CA:TCS food shall be cold held at 41F. COS: Food discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “null”

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-033-003599. 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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