Rc's Southern Cooking

1516 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That's lower than the typical Marietta restaurant, which scores around 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat TCS food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen RIC #2(*See asterisks*) C/A: TCS foods being cold held shall be 41 F or below. COS: Per PIC, food items out of temperature for less than 4 hours due to door opening frequently. All food moved to freezer to rapidly cool; see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat TCS food items hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen and front food service area. (**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Per PIC, crocks were mistakenly turned down less than an hour ago after being reheated. All reheated to above 165F; see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-porous, heavily stained, and missing ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen. C/A: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be porous, nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable. *PIC is working to get ceiling repaired in 2026.*
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light shield in main kitchen in disrepair, hanging from ceiling in main kitchen above prep area. C/A: Repair light shield. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed non-current inspection report (Score: 85) laying on drink machine in front food service, not visible to public. 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)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop in small bar area stored on soiled surface of ice machine. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
61
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*See asterisks*) C/A: TCS foods being cold held shall be 41 F or below. COS: Food items out of temperature for less than 4 hours; PIC adjusted thermostat on units. EHS observed RIC #1 at 37F and RIC #2 at 42F at close of inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen and front food service area. (**see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Foods reheated to 165F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered, exposed to contamination in main kitchen. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All food items covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls heavily stained with food debris and dirt primarily near 3-compartment sink and hand-wash station in main kitchen. C/A: 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)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light shield in main kitchen in disrepair, hanging from ceiling in main kitchen above prep area. C/A: Repair light shield. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without hair restraints and with beard longer than 1/2 inch. C/A: 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled exterior, interior, and shelving in cold holding units and soiled prep table in main kitchen. C/A: Clean/sanitize all items; Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-porous, heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen. C/A: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be porous, nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rc's Southern Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rc's Southern Cooking on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rc's Southern Cooking?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rc's Southern Cooking.

How does Rc's Southern Cooking compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Rc's Southern Cooking most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Rc's Southern Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rc's Southern Cooking have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rc's Southern Cooking means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.