Martin's Restaurant - Austell Location
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
67
Score
The most recent inspection for MARTIN'S RESTAURANT, located at 2185 Veterans Memorial Hwy Sw in Austell, Georgia, resulted in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and three minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and thawing methods. MARTIN'S RESTAURANT has had two scored inspections on record, with a historical pattern of medium-risk outcomes.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
67
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jun 10, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large slicer stored for use in main kitchen with food debris build up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in walk-in cooler of main kitchen. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding above 41F in ice bath in front food service area. CA: TCS foods cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Foods discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several bags of raw chicken thawing in still water inside 3-compartment sink of main kitchen. CA: If water is to be using for thawing, it must be completely submerged under running water at a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. COS: Cold running water put over bags of thawing chicken in sink.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ambient temperature of walk-in cooler above 41F. CA: Ambient air temperature shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris accumulation around the grill, underneath equipment, floors, ceiling, and adjacent wall area. CA: Non food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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