Marietta · Health score & inspection history
JOHNBOY'S HOME COOKING
3050 CANTON RD MARIETTA, GA 30066-3811
JOHNBOY'S HOME COOKING in Marietta scored 71/100 (grade C) at its Nov 5, 2026 Cobb County inspection.
Latest available inspection
Cobb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 9 findings ↗9 findings recorded on Nov 5, 2026. 7 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 4-1A ↗
Food separation and protection
Observed raw ground beef and raw pork stored directly on top of and in contact with ready to eat smoked ham in the WIC in the main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat foods.
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 ground beef and raw pork stored directly on top of and in contact with ready to eat smoked ham in the WIC in the main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat foods. COS: Ham moved away from raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed dish machine in use dispensing 0ppm of Cl sanitizer in the ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: Mechanical ware washing devices that dispense sanitizer shall dispense it at a concentration required to effectively sanitize food contact surfaces (Chlorine 50-100ppm).
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)
Observed dish machine in use dispensing 0ppm of Cl sanitizer in the ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: Mechanical ware washing devices that dispense sanitizer shall dispense it at a concentration required to effectively sanitize food contact surfaces (Chlorine 50-100ppm). Facility shall use three compartment sink until dish machine can dispense sanitizer. COS: PIC was able to fix the prime switch to dispense automatically. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surface sanitation
Observed deli meat slicer stored as clean with dried food debris on the blade and crevices of blade cover on shelf in main kitchen. C/A: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observed deli meat slicer stored as clean with dried food debris on the blade and crevices of blade cover on shelf in main kitchen. C/A: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Slicer cleaned Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 6-1B ↗
Hot holding temperatures
Observed several tcs foods (see asterisked items) hot holding below 135 F in the warmer cabinet in main kitchen and buffet in dining room. C/A: TCS foods that are hot holding shall be maintained at 135 F or above.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed several tcs foods (see asterisked items) hot holding below 135 F in the warmer cabinet in main kitchen and buffet in dining room. C/A: TCS foods that are hot holding shall be maintained at 135 F or above. COS: Items in the warmer cabinet reheated to 165 F, fried chicken on the buffet place on time as public health control. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1C ↗
Cooling time and temperature
Observed chicken broth cooling at a rate in which it would not reach 70 F in 2 hours. C/A: TCS foods that are cooling shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)
Observed chicken broth cooling at a rate in which it would not reach 70 F in 2 hours. C/A: TCS foods that are cooling shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS: Broth reheated to hot hold. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1C ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 12C ↗
Wiping cloth use and storage
Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution near the kitchen doorway in main kitchen containing over 200ppm of Cl. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS: Solution diluted to 100ppm.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)
Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution near the kitchen doorway in main kitchen containing over 200ppm of Cl. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS: Solution diluted to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 12C ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 15A ↗
Equipment design and condition
Observed collapsing table shelves in the main kitchen being supported by soiled/wet wooden blocks and folded cardboard. Observed electrical outlet near the fryer in main kitchen soiled in food debris and rusted.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Code 511-6-1.05(1)(i)
Observed collapsing table shelves in the main kitchen being supported by soiled/wet wooden blocks and folded cardboard. Observed electrical outlet near the fryer in main kitchen soiled in food debris and rusted. C/A: Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. New Violation. Correct By: 11/08/2026
Official report · Item 15A ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 18 ↗
Pest control
Observed numerous fruit flies throughout the main kitchen coming from bins of pineapples and bananas. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Observed numerous fruit flies throughout the main kitchen coming from bins of pineapples and bananas. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation. Correct By: 11/08/2026
Official report · Item 18 ↗Correction status not recorded
Correct by
Violation recordedItem 18 ↗
Pest control
Observed fly trap containing dead flies stored over fruit and clean food service containers in the main kitcen. C/A: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Code 511-6-1.07(2)(k)
Observed fly trap containing dead flies stored over fruit and clean food service containers in the main kitcen. C/A: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: Fly trap discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 18 ↗Marked corrected on site
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 3165995 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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