Canton, Cherokee County

Captain D's

219 MARIETTA HWY CANTON, GA 30114

Food
Latest score
87
Jan 7, 2026
City
Canton
County
Cherokee
Inspections
5

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 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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 coleslaw on an improper ice bath, temping above 41°F. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below, or use Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Will provide PIC TPHC written procedure. If using TPHC for coleslaw, must fill out written procedure and keep on file. COS by adding time documentation to coleslaw.

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 rice cold held above 41°F in prep top unit, and sour cream cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler near cash register. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler was 42°F. COS by moving sour cream to a different cooler. Must ensure cooler's AAT is set to a degree that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F. Must ensure rice (and/or other TCS food) is not stacked too high in prep top unit sticking out of temperature control. COS by moving rice to reach in cooler underneath.

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: Yes

Observed low grout throughout kitchen area. Also observed cracked tiles in mop sink area and in walk in freezer. Also observed exposed concrete & water pooling at walk in cooler entry. Physical facility must be maintained in a state of good repair. Must fix.

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 797 violations

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 coleslaw cold held above 41°F on an improper ice bath in front of heat lamp. Also observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler near drive thru, and reach in cooler under prep top unit. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler near the drive thru was 46°F. COS by moving TCS items to a different cooler. COS by fixing ice bath. Proper ice baths should be ~80% ice, 20% water and come up to the highest level of the food. Must ensure reach in cooler near drive thru is fixed to an AAT that can consistently cold hold TCS food at 41°F before using it again.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw potatoes on counter with mold-like accumulation. These potatoes were received on a recent delivery. Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS by labeling "do not use, returning".

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed drain at handwashing sink in cook area clogged. Water is backing up outside of air gap and draining onto floor when sink is used. Sink should be fixed within 72 hours.

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: Yes

Observed leak in walk in freezer along back wall and floor, causing excessive ice build up. Also observed vent of condenser unit in slight disrepair. Equipment components shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Must fix.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fish juice build-up on flooring in reach-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Must clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed debris accumulation on bottom of containers that were storing clean dishes. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. COS by placing containers & dishes in 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.

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: Yes

Observed extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line and near 3 comp sink, and broken tiles on walk in freezer floor. Floors must be regrouted and fixed.

Nov 26, 2024

Followup

Score: 965 violations

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: Yes

Observed excessive ice build-up in walk-in freezer. Weathering strip is torn and must be replaced.

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 reach-in cooler in disrepair and falling off hinge. Must fix.

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 flooring at entrance of walk-in cooler in disrepair. Must fix.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fish juice build-up on flooring in reach-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 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: Yes

Observed extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line. Floors must be regrouted.

Aug 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 7510 violations

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 coleslaw on ice bath held at 64°F. Ice was completely melted. Coleslaw must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding and creating a proper ice bath for new product.

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 sour cream, ranch, and butter in front reach-in cooler being cold held above 41°F. Ambient temperature of cooler was about 62°F with temperature of dairy products ranging between 58-60°F. COS by discarding. Do not store these items in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

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 shrimp under heat lamp being held between 113-121°F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee health policy for staff. Hard copies or digital forms of verification must be easily accessible.

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 on inner roof of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Drive-thru window is not self-closing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Corrective action: window must be fixed so that it's self-closing.

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 drain at handwashing sink in cook area clogged. Water is backing up outside of air gap and draining onto floor when sink is used. Sink should be fixed within 72 hours.

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 leak in walk-in freezer that is causing ice build-up along back wall and floor. Must fix.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy debris build-up on food storage shelves in reach-in cooler to right of vegetable sink. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned.

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 extremely low grout holding standing water on cook line. Floors must be regrouted within 60 days.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 895 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 employees drinking from open cups. Must always drink from closed cups. Make sure to store in designated area away from food and food contact surfaces. COS by discarding.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drive through window not self closing. Must get the window fixed as soon as possible.

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 leak at the food preparation sink.

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: Yes

Walk-in freezer floors are iced over and floors are uneven and difficult to walk on. Freezer must be repaired. Must also fix metal plate on floor at entrance of walk-in cooler.

Observed leak in the walk in cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing cove base/ floors near the mop sink.