MARIETTA, Cobb County

M & J HOME COOKING

1750 POWDER SPRINGS RD SW STE 320 MARIETTA, GA 30064-4862

Food
Latest score
89
Mar 10, 2026
City
MARIETTA
County
Cobb
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.

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hot holding TCS foods in the warmer cabinet holding at temperatures below 135F. (see temperature log) Taken at 2:40PM CA: Cold holding TCS foods must be maintained at 135F or above. COS (Foods reheated within 2 hours) 3:05 PM Spaghetti noodles 190F; sweet potatoes 205F; meat loaf 1 164F; meat loaf 2 165F

Aug 27, 2025

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: Yes

Mashed potato and Salisbury steak patties are hot holding at temperatures lower than 135F or above in the main kitchen buffet and warmer cabinet. CA: Hot hold TCS foods must be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Mashed potatoes in the warmer cabinet reheated to 189 F @12:30PM; mashed potatoes placed in on the buffet at 11:05 after making all about 30 minutes prior. Salisbury steak reheated to 190F @171 at around 12PM (taken at 11AM)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several in use utensils stored in a container of water @75F on the table in the lobby beside the buffet unit. CA: In use utensils may be stored in running water dipper well or 135F or higher water solution. COS: Dipper well turned on and utensils placed inside under running water.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 884 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 rice, baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, and yams holding below 135F C/A 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS Rice was mixed with vegetables reheated on the stove top and place at the serving bar within 2 hours, temp was 137F. Temperature after reheating macaroni and cheese 123F, yams 183F and chicken 188*F

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop handle touching sugar and corn starch stored in bin. CA: Scoops stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: Scoopers removed from food.

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: Yes

Observed metal pans stacked wet on the rack next to the three compartment sink and in the storage room C/A Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS PIC removed the metal bins and separated them to air dry

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the dishwasher rinse, wash, and sanitize dishes. C/A A sink with at least three compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. COS: Sink set up with wash, rinse, and sanitizing. Pre-rinse sink beside the dishwasher used for scraping dishes.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 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 milk stored in the hand washing sink of the main kitchen. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use COS: Milk removed and placed in the walkin cooler.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed banana pudding in walk in cooler stored uncovered. C/A: All food items must be covered to prevent contamination. COS: pic cover banana pudding at time of inspection

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 knives stored in soiled knife holder in between soiled wall and prep table in main kitchen near ice machine. C/A: food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized knifes and knife holder at time of inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop without handle stored directly in pale of rice in main kitchen on bottom shelf by ice machine. C/A: scoops must have handles that are stored in food products. COS: scoop removed from rice at time of inspection

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet on rack in dish washing area. C/A: Dishes must be air dried or dried by paper towel before stacking.

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

Walk in freezer floor is in disrepair at opening which is not allowing the door to close properly. C/A: Equipment must be in good repair. EHS will follow up in 6 months to check walk in freezer floor is repaired.

Feb 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 824 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 chicken soup, cabbage, and vegetable mix (TCS) cold holding above 41F on prep countertop/table. PIC stated soup was cooked the night before and left on the counter overnight.

CA: TCS foods cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: Chicken soup discarded. Cabbage reheated to 197F at 11:31. Vegetable mix discarded.

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 whiting fish and macaroni and cheese in the warmer cabinet hot holding below 135F.

CA: TCS foods hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above.

COS: Whiting fish removed and reheated to 175F.

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: Yes

Observed kitchen employee drinking from mug in food preparation area.

CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.

COS: Mug was removed from food prep area.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed frozen beef thawing in container of still water in main kitchen.

CA: Food shall be thawed submerged under running water or in refrigeration.

COS: Food was removed and put under running water.