Canton, Cherokee County

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

145 PARK CENTER DR CANTON, GA 30114

Food
Latest score
89
Dec 19, 2025
City
Canton
County
Cherokee
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed butter cups on counter, temping 77°F with no TPHC label on or near product. TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below or use Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Will email PIC TPHC written procedure, must fill out and keep on file. COS by discarding.

Apr 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed commercially prepared sausage patties not reheated to at least 135°F prior to attempting to place on front service buffet. Some patties were 99-101°F while others were above 135°F. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant that is inspected by the food regulatory authority that has jurisdiction over the plant, shall be heated to a temperature of at least 135°F for hot holding. COS by placing back in oven. Sausage was then reheated to above 180°F.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed butter cups left sitting outside of temperature control in buffet area and temping 72°F. Butter is a TCS food item and must be cold held at 41°F or below unless placed on a 4 hour time as a public health control (TPHC) procedure. COS by discarding.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed butter and cream cheese being cold held above 41°F in front reach-in cooler. Ambient temperature of unit was 38°F however, unit is constantly being left opened making it difficult for unit to maintain temperature. Must lower ambient temperature of unit and monitor food temperatures throughout service.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pancake batter being left at room temperature. Batter must be cold held at 41°F or below unless placed on a 4 hour time as a public health control (TPHC) procedure. COS by discarding. Health Authority provided parameters of using TPHC.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed veggie egg white omelets being hot held below 135°F in buffet area. Temperature of omelets were 111-123°F. COS by discarding. Must increase heat of hot holding unit moving forward.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items such as headphones and cell phones stored in food prep areas. Personal items must be stored in a designated area separate from food prep area. COS by moving.

Oct 18, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.