MARIETTA, Cobb County

STARBUCKS (INSIDE KROGER #730)

1310 POWERS FERRY RD SE MARIETTA, GA 30067-5410

Food
Latest score
97
Mar 26, 2026
City
MARIETTA
County
Cobb
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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED EGGS BITES, BREAKFAST BURRITOS AND POTATO EGG CHEDDAR BAKES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON COUNTER IN "MAIN KITCHEN"

C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:

  1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or

  2. Completely submerged under running water:

(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF

(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and

(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or

(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:

(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or

(II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;

COS: ITEMS PLACED IN COOLER TO CONTINUE THAWING

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER THAT EMPLOYEE PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WERE MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD

C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD

COS: EMPLOYEE READ AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY REACHING 77F

C/A: ALL HAND SINKS SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER AT, AT LEAST 85F

EHS WILL FOLLOW UP BY OCTOBER 10TH TO VERIFY THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF HAND SINKS

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED BACK HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY TRASH CAN

C/A: A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES

COS: TRASH CAN MOVED

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: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS AMONGST FOOD FOR SALE

C/A: THERE SHALL BE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD/CLEAN EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink being blocked by personal purse and two boxes of cookies. CA 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Employee removed the purse and the cookies

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the handsink without paper towers. CA 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf COS manager replaced towers at the sink

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 pink/black mold like build-up inside the chute of the ice machine in the front service area. CA 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC has 10 days to correct the violation

Jul 20, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.