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Eat Safe Cherokee, Canton, GA (2026)

08/31/2026

MARBELLA MEXICAN GRILL SEAFOOD & BAR (Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth)
Inspection Date: 08/30/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 58

Violations Noted:

• Several employees did not have a verifiable employee health reporting policy on file. (4 points)

• The vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit did not contain an EPA-registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus. The facility was instructed to obtain one within 72 hours. (4 points)

• Multiple foods showed visible spoilage, including pineapple halves with what appeared to be pink and white mold, serrano peppers with substantial mold, chocolate cake with white mold, and whole peaches with mold. All affected food was discarded. (9 points)

• A box of live oysters did not have its required shellfish tag attached, and dates showing when the last oysters were sold were not recorded on tag labels. The tag was located and attached during the inspection. (9 points)

• Raw chicken was stored and being prepped above raw beef in the walk-in cooler, creating a cross-contamination risk. The items were moved during the inspection. (9 points)

• A large amount of food was stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler. The food was covered during the inspection. (4 points)

• Glasses stored as clean at the bar had visible Tajín and other debris stuck to them. All affected glasses were rewashed. (4 points, repeat)

• In-use sanitizer buckets measured 0 PPM because the chemical supply at the three-compartment sink was empty. The sanitizer was discarded and replacement buckets were prepared with bleach at the proper concentration. (4 points)

• TCS foods in a grill cooler were being held between 47–50°F, above the required 41°F. The food was moved to a freezer for rapid cooling, and the cooler was not to be used for TCS foods until it could maintain proper temperature. (9 points)

• Several TCS foods held longer than 24 hours were not date marked. The affected food was discarded. (4 points)

• A large amount of employee food was stored throughout the walk-in cooler among customer food. It was moved to a designated area. (1 point)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/30/2026

Eat Safe — Weekly Roundup
Cherokee County | August 21–27, 2026

Here’s a look at restaurant inspections reported this week across Cherokee County.

Top Scores ⭐
100 — Zaxby’s — Holly Springs Pkwy, Canton
100 — Whataburger — Hwy 92, Woodstock
100 — Amici’s Italian Kitchen — Sixes Rd, Canton
100 — Cedarhurst of Canton Senior Living — Hidden Valley Dr, Canton
100 — CAVA — Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock
98 — Arby’s — Indian Valley Dr, Woodstock
96 — Three Roses Tavern — W Main St, Canton

Solid Scores 👍
90 — Saigon Café — Hwy 92, Woodstock

Needs Attention ⚠️
82 — Outback Steakhouse — Reinhardt College Pkwy, Canton
81 — Subway — Hwy 92, Woodstock
80 — Las Palmas III — Sixes Rd, Canton
80 — Holbrook Woodstock Active Passionate — Hwy 92, Woodstock
78 — El Ranchero — Rose Creek Dr, Woodstock
76 — Little Caesar’s — Hwy 92, Woodstock
59 — Three Roses Tavern — W Main St, Canton

Three Roses Tavern received two inspections this week, scoring 59 on August 24 and 96 on August 27.

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08/28/2026

THREE ROSES TAVERN (W Main St, Canton)
Inspection Date: 08/27/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 96

Violations Noted:

• The automatic dishwasher was not properly sanitizing, measuring 10 ppm chlorine instead of the required 50–100 ppm. The restaurant was instructed to use the three-compartment sink until the machine is repaired. (4 points)

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08/27/2026

LAS PALMAS III (Sixes Rd, Canton)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 80

Violations Noted:

• Raw chicken was stored above chopped raw beef in grill prep drawers. The drawer was reorganized so the chicken was stored on the bottom. (9 points)

• Sour cream was measured at 49°F, cheese at 43°F, tomatoes at 50°F, and pico at 46°F in a prep cooler — above the required 41°F. Food was discarded and the cooler was adjusted. (9 points)

• Refried beans cooked the previous day were measured at 51°F and 45°F, while beef cooked the previous day was at 62°F, indicating improper cooling. The affected food was discarded. (9 points, repeat)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

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All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/27/2026

ZAXBY’S (Holly Springs Pkwy, Canton)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 100

Violations Noted:

No violations noted.

Three perfect 100s in a row for Zaxby’s!

Three consecutive routine inspections without a single point deducted — another impressive streak of consistently perfect inspection results.

All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/27/2026

ARBY’S (Indian Valley Dr, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 98

Violations Noted:

• The most recent inspection report — an 80/B from 10/19/25 — was not posted for customers to view. An older score was displayed in both the dining area and drive-thru window. (1 point, repeat)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

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08/26/2026

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE (Reinhardt College Pkwy, Canton)
Inspection Date: 08/25/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 82

Violations Noted:

• Two pieces of beef ordered medium were cooked to 113–114°F, and a steak ordered medium rare was cooked to 101°F — below the required cooking temperatures. The meat was returned to the grill for additional cooking. (9 points)

• Cooked onions were left without temperature control in the grill area and measured 88°F instead of being hot held at 135°F or above. The onions were discarded during the inspection. (9 points)

• A tub and pan of butter being held using time as a public health control were not discarded after the four-hour limit. Both were discarded during the inspection. The inspector also noted melted butter must be at least 135°F before the four-hour period begins. (9 points)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/26/2026

EL RANCHERO (Rose Creek Dr, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 78

Violations Noted:

• Employees were drinking from open cups instead of closed containers stored in a designated area. The drinks were discarded during the inspection. (4 points)

• Paper towels were unavailable at the bar handwashing sink, and the dispenser at another hand sink was not working properly. Both issues were corrected during the inspection. (4 points)

• Ice bins were left uncovered while not in use. The lids were closed during the inspection. (4 points)

• Sanitizer in kitchen buckets measured 0 ppm instead of the required 50–100 ppm. A new solution was prepared at 100 ppm. (4 points)

• Several TCS foods, including lettuce, tomatoes, pico, and guacamole, were being cold held above 41°F. The affected food was discarded. (9 points)

• Chiles rellenos with ground beef and jalapeño peppers were being hot held at 72°F, and chicken tamales were at 110°F. The chiles rellenos were discarded and the tamales were reheated. (9 points)

• A large container of bleach was stored next to food-contact surfaces. It was moved to the designated chemical storage area. (4 points)

• Employee drinks were stored with customer beverages. The personal drinks were discarded during the inspection. (1 point)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

This inspection report is brought to you by Moore Restaurant Services — helping restaurants protect their equipment and their bottom line with independent refrigeration assessments.

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All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/25/2026

HOLBROOK WOODSTOCK ACTIVE PASSIONATE (Hwy 92, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 80

Violations Noted:

• A high-temperature dishwasher at the bar was not reaching the required 160°F sanitizing temperature. The facility was instructed to discontinue using the machine until repaired. (4 points)

• Food buildup was found on a deli slicer that had been stored as clean. The slicer must be cleaned. (4 points)

• Beef tenderloin offered less than well-done was not properly identified on the menu with the required consumer advisory. (4 points)

• TCS foods in two coolers were being held above the required 41°F because the units were not maintaining proper temperatures. Some foods were discarded and others moved to ice baths. (9 points, repeat)

• Ranch and blue cheese dressing were being held at 61°F, while butter packs were at 70°F. The items were moved to a freezer to rapidly cool. (9 points, repeat)

• Fried onions were being hot held at 88°F instead of the required 135°F or above. They were discarded during the inspection. (9 points)

• A grill cooler was in disrepair and must be repaired so it opens and closes properly. (1 point)

Inspection scores may not equal the total point deductions listed because multiple violations within the same category may only be deducted once, and repeat violations may carry additional weight.

All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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08/25/2026

WHATABURGER (Hwy 92, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 08/24/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 100

Violations Noted:

No violations noted.

Three straight perfect 100s for Whataburger on Highway 92!

Three consecutive routine inspections without a single point deducted — a strong run of consistent inspection results.

This inspection report is brought to you by Moore Restaurant Services — helping restaurants protect their equipment and their bottom line with independent refrigeration assessments.

Before you spend thousands on a repair or replacement, get a second opinion.

Call or text: 470-469-3794
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All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).

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