CANTON, Cherokee County

Sidelines Grille

6199 HICKORY FLAT HWY STE 114 CANTON, GA 30115

Food
Latest score
80
Jan 23, 2026
City
CANTON
County
Cherokee
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 807 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handle dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes without washing hands in between. Employee also swept kitchen with broom then proceeded to put away clean dishes. Hands must be properly washed in between switching tasks to prevent contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and hands.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food debris on 2 slicers stored as clean (next to cutting boards), and a lid with food debris on it stored with clean containers in the dry storage area. Food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. COS by rewashing all items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee place pasta in drainer in meat prep sink without properly sanitizing sink beforehand. There was still a small portion of raw meat on the bottom of the sink. Food must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Must only use meat sink for raw meats. If using meat sink to prep ready to eat foods, must thoroughly sanitize it before and after use. COS by moving pasta to a different container and placing in walk in cooler.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with a beard 0.5 inches or longer engaging in food prep. Must wear a beard net if beard is 0.5 inches or longer when handling food. COS by putting on beard net.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roach in glue trap placed above handwashing sink near fryer area. Also observed significant food debris accumulation on floor throughout kitchen. PIC is actively working with pest control to address this issue. Must continue to work with pest control but also deep clean kitchen to eliminate harboring conditions.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap under back door. Outer openings must be protected to prevent pest entry. Must close gap by installing door sweep or adjusting door.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean dishes stacked while wet. As mentioned last inspection, dishes must fully air dry before stacking. COS by separating dishes and placing them on cart to air dry.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee with gloves handle dirty dishes then proceed to put away clean dishes without changing gloves in between. Must change gloves in between changing tasks. COS by rewashing hands and obtaining new gloves & rewashing dishes.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no signed employee health policy for 2 of the employees currently working during the time of the inspection. Management was unable to access employee files in their online system. Must keep signed copies in an easily accessible area for future inspections for all employees currently working. COS by having employees review and sign.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pitchers of tea at bar not actively in use and uncovered. Food must be covered unless it is actively in use or during the cooling process. Health Authority suggests to cover tea pitchers with a lid or saran wrap.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris on can opener stored as clean. All food contact surfaces must be clean to the sight and touch. COS by placing can opener in dish area to be rewashed.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bucket of sanitizer at a concentration lower than 200 ppm quat. A proper quat sanitizer solution must be between 200-400 ppm. COS by making new solution that was 400 ppm.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed door of prep top unit in disrepair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Must replace door. Health Authority suggests obtaining smaller doors that aren't blocked by expo counter.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor of walk in freezer with build up of debris. Also observed build up of debris in containers storing togo bowl lids. Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Must clean.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken tile around drain on floor of walk in cooler, and areas of low grout throughout the main kitchen area. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix broken tile and regrout.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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 fried onions being hot held under heat lamp at 84°F. Also observed chicken wings being hot held in fryer basket at 115°F. 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 135°F or above when being hot held. COS by discarding.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold build-up in bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and saniitized by end of day. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulation.