Thumbs up Diner

2320 Canton Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Thumbs up Diner has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Marietta average 87, so Thumbs up Diner trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed facility is serving Swai fish from Vietnam farm raised but on the menu the facility has it as Basa catfish or catfish. C/A Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P COS Facility has 7 days to correct the violation
511-6-1.04(1)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee was thawing swai fish in an bucket in the protein sink under running water but when the temperature of the fish was taken the fish was at 71*F C/A Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: COS Fish was drained and placed in a container in the WIC
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
82
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed butter and creamers on ice baths on counter-top was cold holding above 41F. CA: All TCS food must cold hold at 41F or below. COS:PIC placed in freezer for rapid cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed multiple items on steam tables were hot holding below 135F. CA: All TCS food must hot hold at 135F or above. COS: TCS foods were rapidly reheated to 165 and returned to hot holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
May 8, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thumbs up Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thumbs up Diner on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thumbs up Diner?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thumbs up Diner.

How does Thumbs up Diner compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Thumbs up Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Thumbs up Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thumbs up Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thumbs up Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.