Feb 20, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Canton, Cherokee County
KFC
1855 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 20, 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.
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
Score: 932 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed handwashing sink in women's restroom not reaching at least 85ºF after running water for an extended period of time. Hand sinks shall be equipped with running water of at least 85ºF. Must adjust water temperature within 72 hours.
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 several areas of low grout throughout the kitchen, cracked tiles near 3 compartment sink, and cove basing tile in disrepair next to chemical storage shelf. All physical facilities must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix.
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
Score: 933 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed cool water provided at the hand sink located by the walk-in cooler in the back of the kitchen. The water temperature was less than 100F. Priority foundation, core item violation. Corrective action: Provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100F (38C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Recheck for the hand sink on or after 9/27/2024.
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)
2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed water leaking inside the cabinet housing the hand sink plumbing at the drive thru. Corrective action: repair leak.
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 ice buildup inside the walk-in freezer near the door. Corrective action: Eliminate buildup of ice around the door to maintain good working order of the freezer door.
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
Score: 914 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed employee chewing gum while reheating the food. Do not eat or chew in the food preparation area. COS by throwing the chewing gum.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed to go boxes stored on the floor. Must store 6 inches off the floor.
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
Must replace the gasket of the reach in cooler.
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 floor/cove base tile missing at the mop sink. Must replace the tile. Must thoroughly clean the floors and regrout.