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TONY'S EXPRESS RESTAURANT
4471 COLUMBIA ROAD STE A-1 , MARTINEZ, GA 30907 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on June 12, 2026, scoring 38/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 82. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (October 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82October 13, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood system in need of cleaning and when in operation will drip onto food contact surfaces. Observed employee rinse a container and place food product in it without sanitizing. COS: Container was discarded along with the food product, and proper washing methods were explained. Observed employee cell phone and air pods stored in cutting board.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed items in WIC and throughout not properly date marked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed broccoli in bottom of prep and food items in RIF stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor in WIC. COS: Sauced was moved to WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed handle of scoop stored in product and knife stored inside lid of prep cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed cleaning needed throughout kitchen to include floors, walls, and ceilings.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”C75August 31, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed employee switching tasks and prepping food without washing hands after mopping and sweeping. COS: Employee was stopped and instructed to wash hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood system in need of cleaning and when in operation will drip onto food contact surfaces. Observed employee wash dish in sink without proper sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed insects flying throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout kitchen and cold holding units (fish, eggs rolls, crawfish, okra, mussels, broccoli).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed fly trap hanging over food preparation area. Observed bag of rice stored on floor and food stored on floor in WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Observed employee working food without proper hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed scoop with handle stored down in dry product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed vent hood with grease build-up in need of cleaning to include floors, walls, and ceilings in all areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B80June 25, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed hand sink without working soap dispenser and no paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood system in need of cleaning and when in operation will drip onto food contact surfaces. Can opener and sleeve on prep table in need of cleaning to remove accumulation. All food containers are in need of cleaning before use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed insects flying throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout kitchen and cold holding units (chicken, egg rolls, crab Rangoon, broccoli).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food stored on floor in WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed floor of WIC covered with a wet coat of cement.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Observed nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning (gaskets in coolers, microwave, and exterior of equipment all equipment.) Remove all products from shelves to clean and repaint surfaces.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed coving of walls with holes, ceiling tiles needed to be replaced.
−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)”U42June 22, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Observed employee switching tasks, putting on gloves without washing hands to include going outside and entering kitchen. COS: Employee was stopped and instructed to wash hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed eggs being delivered between 54 and 59 degrees F, French fries unthawed and with a best by date of November 12, 2025.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(a) - temperature (p, pf)”Observed the establishment with multiple foodborne illness risks to include the PIC not following managerial duties to include holding temps., handwashing, failing to check cooking temperatures as well as failing to check delivery temperatures and proper dates.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed establishment without use of proper date marking being used.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed gaps around back door and insects throughout kitchen and even in food as well as a living insect crawling throughout kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed several items throughout establishment cold holding above 41 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout kitchen and cold holding units (chicken, egg rolls, crab Rangoon, broccoli).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed knife being washed without proper sanitizer and food contact surfaces in need of cleaning.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”Observed food stored on floor in WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed scoop with handle stored down in dry product, scoop stored on shelf on an uncleanable surface, as well as a knife of the back side of prep cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 58 points, but only 50 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U38June 12, 202618 violations
Inspectors recorded 18 violations, 9 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food source and temperature control.
Observed employee switching tasks, putting on gloves without washing hands to include drinking.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed cabbage/lettuce in WIC rotten/spoiled. COS: Item was discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed WIC cold holding at 72 degrees F and items in cooler above 41 degrees F. COS: Items moved to ice and refrigerated truck ordered.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cooling of chicken starting at 113 degrees F and after 1.5 hours only at 107 degrees F. COS: Items were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed the establishment with multiple foodborne illness risks to include the PIC not following managerial duties to include holding temps., handwashing, cooling, thawing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed 3 employees without proof of Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed handsink without working soap dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed establishment without use of proper date marking being used.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed establishment without adequate thermometers in all CH units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”Observed employees drinking from drinks without proper lid and straw and in kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed several food items stored uncovered throughout kitchen (chicken, fish, onions, shrimp, etc.).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed establishment storing food in metal cans.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed pan of shrimp in water thawing in sink: CAL Thaw under cool running water or cooking or cold holding.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed gaps around back door and insects throughout.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed scoop with handle stored down in dry product and a scoop without handle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed floor, wall, ceiling, and A/C in need of cleaning and/or repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed personal items throughout.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B80September 15, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and pest control.
Observed thermometers missing in cold holding units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout establishment (shrimp, chicken, noodles, rangoons) in reach-in coolers, walk-in cooler, and walk-in freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed pan of shrimp stored under open area in WIC that is leaking.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed multiple flies throughout the kitchen and back kitchen area where the door was left cracked open and the screen not securely covering door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed gaskets in cold holding units in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceiling in need of ceiling and/or repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 15 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C71August 19, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed food items in prep coolers and WIC that were not already on ice above 41 degrees. COS: Items place on ice.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed employee drink and call phone stored on prep table where food was being prepped.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no date marking of opened, stored, or prepared food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no thermometers in any cold holding units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout establishment (Noodles, Broccoli, Zucchini, Carrots, Mushroom, Seafood, etc. in WIC, WIF, and prep coolers).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed packs of alligator tail thawing/kept in pan with fish and water when pack says to keep frozen and thaw slowly under refrigeration condition.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed food stored on floor in WIF and sauces on floor in dry storages. Don't reuse open metal cans.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed gaskets in cold holding units in need of cleaning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceiling in need of cleaning and/or repair. CAL Clean and repair ASAP. Observed vent hood cover missing and grease build-up in area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B84April 9, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed equipment not adequately cooling all food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed several items in prep area, walk-in freezers, and coolers stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature in sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed employee wearing jewelry while working with food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning (gaskets in coolers, vents, hoods, exterior of equipment.).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed floors, walls, and ceilings in need of cleaning and/or repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B85July 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and menu & labeling.
Observed equipment not adequately cooling all food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed several items on prep areas and in walk-in freezer/coolers stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed bulk dry good containers not labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed non-food contact surfaces needing to be cleaned (gaskets in coolers, floors, vents, hoods).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90January 29, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving employee health, menu & labeling and cleaning & sanitizing.
PIC unable to locate /discuss employee health agreements.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Label all bulk food containers: salt/sugar/flour etc.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Do not re-use raw meat /fish boxes.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Cleaning needed on: hoods, floors at grill and fryers food cart.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No cell phone on prep counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (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-036-988. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.