Smoothie King #1456

280 Cobb Pkwy S Ste C, Marietta, GA 30060

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Marietta facility scores 87, putting Smoothie King #1456 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels were not available at the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink (main kitchen). C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hand soap is not available at the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink (main kitchen). C/A: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Provided

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. C/A; A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf COS:EHS PROVIDED PROCEDURE

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from 2023 posted. C/A: he 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)

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed paper towels were not available at the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink (3 compartment sink). C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink slime accumulations inside the ice machine (main kitchen). C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean within 10 calendar days.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several wet wiping cloths in sanitizers buckets @ 0ppm C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be 200ppm-400ppm if using quat. COS: PIC replaced sani buckets to 400ppm quat.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 food employees wearing bracelets while prepping food (front). C/A: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Jewelry removed

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothie King #1456 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothie King #1456 on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smoothie King #1456?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Smoothie King #1456.

How does Smoothie King #1456 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Smoothie King #1456 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Smoothie King #1456's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Smoothie King #1456 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smoothie King #1456 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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