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11/01/2026

Eat Safe — Weekly Roundup
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Cherokee County | October 23–29, 2026
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Here’s a look at restaurant inspections reported this week across Cherokee County.
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Top Scores ⭐
100 — Indian Knoll Elementary — Univeter Rd, Canton
97 — Marco's Pizza — Holly Springs Pkwy, Woodstock
96 — Starbucks — Cu***ng Hwy, Canton
96 — Susto's Taco Bar — Old Hwy 5, Woodstock
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Solid Scores 👍
94 — Grand Slam Pizza — Village Center Dr, Woodstock
93 — Bistro C — Marietta Hwy, Canton
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Needs Attention ⚠️
89 — Queenie's Southern Restaurant and Bar — W Main St, Canton
87 — A & M Kitchen — Village Center Dr, Woodstock
87 — La Ideal Mexican Bakery and Taqueria — Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth
83 — City Barbeque — Hwy 92, Woodstock
83 — El Atoron — Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth
80 — Waffle House — Hwy 92, Acworth
80 — Mexi Snacks — Hwy 92, Acworth
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All scores come directly from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH).
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10/31/2026

LA IDEAL MEXICAN BAKERY AND TAQUERIA (Bells Ferry Rd, Acworth)
Inspection Date: 10/27/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 87

Violations Noted:

• A deli slicer and tomato dicer were stored as clean but had visible food debris. Both were cleaned during the inspection. (4 points)

• Mold had accumulated inside the bulk ice machine. The facility was instructed to empty, clean and sanitize it within 72 hours and increase cleaning frequency. (4 points)

• Milk, ranch and blue cheese in the register-area cooler measured 44°F. Cooked steak and raw shell eggs left outside temperature control measured 70°F and 60°F, respectively. Bags of rice stacked too high in a prep-top cooler measured 55°F. All exceeded the required maximum of 41°F and were discarded. (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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10/31/2026

BISTRO C (Marietta Hwy, Canton)
Inspection Date: 10/26/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 93

Violations Noted:

• Cooked pasta, eggplant and mushrooms were stored in the prep refrigerator beyond seven days after preparation. The foods were discarded during the inspection. (4 points)

• Wiping cloths were stored in sanitizer measuring 0 ppm. The bucket was refilled with sanitizer at the correct concentration. (3 points)

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

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10/31/2026

A & M KITCHEN (Village Center Dr, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 10/29/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 87

Violations Noted:

• The dish machine dispensed chlorine sanitizer at approximately 5–10 ppm instead of the required 50 ppm. The machine was primed and then dispensed at 50 ppm. Previously washed dishes were rewashed. (4 points)

• House-made corned beef failed to cool to 70°F within two hours of reaching 135°F. After reheating, it sat at room temperature from 8:30–10:30 a.m. before being moved to the walk-in cooler and still measured 97–98°F at 12:15 p.m. The corned beef was discarded. (9 points)

• Buttermilk held using time instead of temperature control in the fryer area lacked documentation showing its four-hour discard time. The buttermilk was discarded. (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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10/30/2026

QUEENIE’S SOUTHERN RESTAURANT AND BAR (W Main St, Canton)
Inspection Date: 10/29/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 89

Violations Noted:

• Foods requiring refrigeration in the prep-top unit were held at 44–57°F, above the required maximum of 41°F. The inspector noted an apparent airflow issue with the unit. The affected foods were discarded. (9 points, repeat)

• Chow chow mix and butter in the expo/bread area were labeled for a 4–8 p.m. holding period despite being removed from temperature control before 4 p.m. The butter also measured 78°F. Both items were discarded. (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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10/30/2026

GRAND SLAM PIZZA (Village Center Dr, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 10/29/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 94

Violations Noted:

• Two dead cockroaches were observed in the back kitchen, and another dead insect was found in the walk-in cooler. Deep cleaning and pest control service were required. (3 points)

• Mold had accumulated on food storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Heavy debris buildup was observed on the microwave exterior, dough mixer and other kitchen equipment. Cleaning was required. (1 point, repeat)

• The kitchen required extensive deep cleaning and organization, including moving equipment to sweep and mop underneath and cleaning the walk-in cooler. The report noted similar concerns on past inspections. The health department planned to return in one week to assess cleaning. (1 point)

• Employee shoes and jackets were stored on top of delivery bags instead of in a designated employee area. The items were required to be relocated. (1 point)

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

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10/29/2026

STARBUCKS (Cu***ng Hwy, Canton)
Inspection Date: 10/27/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 96

Violations Noted:

• Verifiable employee health policy forms were unavailable for several employees, leaving no documentation that they had been informed of their responsibility to report health information related to diseases transmissible through food. (4 points)

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

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10/28/2026

CITY BARBEQUE (Hwy 92, Woodstock)
Inspection Date: 10/27/26
Inspection Type: Follow-Up
Score: 83

Violations Noted:

• Several dishes stored as clean in the warewashing area were visibly dirty with stuck-on residue, and clean dishes were stored in dirty bins. Dirty dishes were moved to the three-compartment sink for rewashing. The report notes this was the fifth consecutive violation in this category. (4 points, repeat)

• Chicken halves were held at 120–122°F and shredded pork at 126°F in warming cabinets, below the required minimum of 135°F. The affected foods were 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.

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

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10/28/2026

WAFFLE HOUSE (Highway 92, Acworth)
Inspection Date: 10/25/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 80

Violations Noted:

• An employee cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then touched other surfaces and plated food without changing gloves. Food on contaminated plates was discarded, and the employee was instructed to remove the gloves, wash their hands and put on new gloves. (9 points)

• Eggs held using time instead of temperature control were in use past their marked four-hour limit. Management stated new eggs had been brought out without updating the time. The eggs were 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.

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

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10/27/2026

INDIAN KNOLL ELEMENTARY (Univeter Rd, Canton)
Inspection Date: 10/23/26
Inspection Type: Routine
Score: 100

Violations Noted:

• No violations noted.

FIVE STRAIGHT PERFECT 100s! Congratulations to the Indian Knoll Elementary cafeteria team on another perfect inspection and an outstanding streak!

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

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