Mar 9, 2026
Followup
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Marietta, Cobb County
COOK OUT RESTAURANT
9 COBB PKWY N MARIETTA, GA 30062-3627
Food
Latest score
100
Mar 9, 2026
City
Marietta
County
Cobb
Inspections
6
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
Score: 765 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 several cold holding violations through out main kitchen (prep cooler units, counter top). C/A: 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 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded
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 whisk sitting inside hand sink towards front of main kitchen. Observe sponge sitting inside hand sink towards back of main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing sink may not be used to store items. COS: Removed
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed employee washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink, skipping the sanitizing step. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: Sanitizer added to the 3rd compartment, 200ppm quat
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed an open bottle of "High Performance Lubricant" stored inside a prep top cooler unit, behind the pineapple and peach toppings in main kitchen. C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: Removed
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 (3) prep top cooler units in main kitchen unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. C/A: Cold holding equipment shall be kept in good repair.
May 12, 2025
Routine
Score: 822 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed opened package of RTE sliced American cheese sitting directly on top of raw ground beef. C/A: Effectively separate ready-to-eat foods from raw animal proteins. COS: Discarded
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 several cold holding violations through out main kitchen. C/A: 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 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
Score: 852 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed TCS foods in cooler drawer 1 not cooling rapidly. C/A: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:
(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and
(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P
- Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna
COS: Placed on ice to rapidly cool.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed mold-like buildup inside soda nozzles in dining area. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Cleaned
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
Score: 952 violations
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 mold-like buildup inside soda nozzles next to drive thru window. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 24 hours
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: No
Observed grease build-up under French fry warmer hood. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.