Marietta · Health score & inspection history
WEST COBB DINER
3451 ERNEST W BARRETT PKWY NW STE 200 MARIETTA, GA 30064-5036
Latest available inspection
Cobb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 14 findings ↗14 findings recorded on Oct 6, 2026. 12 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 1-2B ↗
Food protection manager
Observed CFSM certificate of a manager that is no longer employee with company, Christina Khan(2030) C/A-At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Certified Food Protection Manager
Code 511-6-1.03(3)(b)
Observed CFSM certificate of a manager that is no longer employee with company, Christina Khan(2030) C/A-At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. Correct by 10/30/2026 New Violation. Correct By: 10/30/2026
Official report · Item 1-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 2-1B ↗
Handwashing
Observed two food prep employees wash their hands less than 10 seconds and turn off with bare hands. C/A- Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate…
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed
Code 511-6-1.03(5)(b)
Observed two food prep employees wash their hands less than 10 seconds and turn off with bare hands. C/A- Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; P (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and (v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P 3. To avoid re-contaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. COS- Employees rewashed hands properly and turned off with paper towel. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-1B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed hand sink in front service bar with no hand soap. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)
Observed hand sink in front service bar with no hand soap. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS- hand soap placed at hand sink Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed no hand drying provisions at front service bar hand sink. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:1.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)
Observed no hand drying provisions at front service bar hand sink. C/A-Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf COS- paper towels placed at hand sink Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-1A ↗
Food separation and protection
Observed raw chicken stored above raw uncovered pork in main kitchen WIC. Observed raw oysters sitting behind arugula in prep top in main kitchen.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food separated and protected
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)
Observed raw chicken stored above raw uncovered pork in main kitchen WIC. Observed raw oysters sitting behind arugula in prep top in main kitchen. C/A-Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing food based on minimum internal cook temperatures. COS- Raw chicken moved with other raw chicken on bottom shelf. Arugula discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗
Food protection
Observed several foods through out kitchen uncovered: PREP BOTTOM 3- trout butter, marinara, gravy COUNTER TOP- bacon, flour PREP BOTTOM 2- pickles, corndogs, squash PREP BOTTOM 4- diced onions, cilantro, and olives ABOVE HEAT LAMP- Corn bread (x2) COS- all items covered with plastic or lids Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food stored covered
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)
Observed several foods through out kitchen uncovered: PREP BOTTOM 3- trout butter, marinara, gravy COUNTER TOP- bacon, flour PREP BOTTOM 2- pickles, corndogs, squash PREP BOTTOM 4- diced onions, cilantro, and olives ABOVE HEAT LAMP- Corn bread (x2) COS- all items covered with plastic or lids Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed heavy black and green slime on ice machine lid in main kitchen. Observed heavy dark build up on soda gun nozzle in front service bar.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed heavy black and green slime on ice machine lid in main kitchen. Observed heavy dark build up on soda gun nozzle in front service bar. C/A-. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. P COS- items cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Cold holding
Observed several items in WIC(mac and cheese, squash, sweet potato, and milk), Prep top & bottom 1(raw shrimp and raw oyster), Prep Top 2 (pepper jack, gouda, American cheese), FS cooler (mixed greens) all holding above 41F. Prep top 5 ( boiled egg, shredded cheese, turkey diced, blue cheese) C/A-Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below COS- All items discarded Corrected On-Site.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several items in WIC(mac and cheese, squash, sweet potato, and milk), Prep top & bottom 1(raw shrimp and raw oyster), Prep Top 2 (pepper jack, gouda, American cheese), FS cooler (mixed greens) all holding above 41F. Prep top 5 ( boiled egg, shredded cheese, turkey diced, blue cheese) C/A-Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or below COS- All items discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Repeat violationItem 6-1B ↗
Hot holding temperatures
Observed mac and cheese and squash casserole holding below 135F on shelf above grill top. Observed gravy in steam well holding below 135F(placed there 30 minutes ago per PIC).
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed mac and cheese and squash casserole holding below 135F on shelf above grill top. Observed gravy in steam well holding below 135F(placed there 30 minutes ago per PIC). C/A-Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F 135°F (57°C) or above COS- Mac and cheese, and yellow squash casserole discarded. Gravy reheated above 165F within 2 hours Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1C ↗
Cooling time and temperature
Observed raw chicken covered with plastic wrap, large batch of coleslaw covered with lid, in WIC not cooling at a rate fast enough to achieve cooling. C/A-Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)
Observed raw chicken covered with plastic wrap, large batch of coleslaw covered with lid, in WIC not cooling at a rate fast enough to achieve cooling. C/A-Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. COS- items uncovered and placed in WIF for rapid cooling Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1C ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1D ↗
Time as a public health control
Observed butter milk next to fryer holding on TPHC with no discard time labeled. C/A-) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food COS- Item discarded replaced and labeled with discard time 1-4 pm Corrected On-Site.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(i)
Observed butter milk next to fryer holding on TPHC with no discard time labeled. C/A-) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food COS- Item discarded replaced and labeled with discard time 1-4 pm Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1D ↗
Time as a public health control
Observed butter milk next to fryer holding on TPHC with no discard time labeled. C/A-) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food COS- Item discarded replaced and labeled with discard time 1-4 pm Corrected On-Site.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(i)
Observed butter milk next to fryer holding on TPHC with no discard time labeled. C/A-) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food COS- Item discarded replaced and labeled with discard time 1-4 pm Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 10D ↗
Food labeling and containers
Observed several squirt bottles throughout main kitchen on counter tops and in prep top units not labeled. C/A-.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food properly labeled; original container
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(d)
Observed several squirt bottles throughout main kitchen on counter tops and in prep top units not labeled. C/A-. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS- Squirt bottles labeled Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 10D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 15C ↗
Equipment cleanliness
Observed heavy food debris inn WIC floor and throughout main kitchen. C/A-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
Observed heavy food debris inn WIC floor and throughout main kitchen. C/A-Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.
Official report · Item 15C ↗Correction status not recorded
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
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This page follows facility 9489815 within Cobb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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