Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen

1175 Powder Springs St Bldg B, Marietta, GA 30064

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Marietta restaurant, which scores around 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no overhead protection provided for in-use outdoor grill area. C/A: Outdoor barbeque pits or barbeque cookers shall be protected with permanent overhead protection and placed on an easily cleanable surface such as smooth finished concrete Correct in 30-days. 1/14/2026: Operator informed EHS via email that facility will discontinue use of smoker due to being unable to satisfy outdoor cooking area requirements. EHS will conduct informal to verify use of outdoor cooking area/smoker has been discontinued. COS- Informal 1/21/2026: EHS conducted informal to verify discontinuation of smoker. EHS observed smoker not in-use. 1/28/26: Outdoor grill/cooking area approved for use by health authority; photos taken and added to file.

511-6-1.04(4)(y)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat foods (greens, mac/cheese, cooked brisket, shredded iceberg lettuce, and comeback sauce) prepared more than 24-hours ago stored in RIC 1, RIC 2, and 2-door prep cooler in main kitchen without date markings. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: All foods date marked.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1. Observed floor with several tiles missing or in disrepair throughout the facility. 2. Observed accumulated dust and drippage along walls throughout facility. C/A: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed several cases of bottle beverages stored in employee restroom in main kitchen. C/A: Food may not be stored in toilet rooms. Remove in 3-days

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed no CDPH Inspection report posted in public view for facility. C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous ready to eat foods rice, mac/cheese, potato salad, corn, green beans, collards in the two door reachin prepared Sunday without date markings. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: All foods date marked November 10.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to test quaternary ammonia solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CORRECT WITHIN 10 DAYS

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed floor with tile missing or in disrepair throughout the facility. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. REPAIR SHOULD OCCUR WITHIN 30 DAYS.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in two pans of water at 111F and 113 F on the counter top. CA: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). CORRECT WITHIN 10 DAYS

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed utensil handles touching sugar, brown sugar, and rice in bulk containers. CA: Utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; CORRECT WITHIN 10 DAYS

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen.

How does Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Frank's Cajun and Soul Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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