Dive Southern Coastal Kitchen received a score of 99 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 5, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Dive Southern Coastal Kitchen
Location: 135 REINHARDT COLLEGE PKWY CANTON, GA 30114, Cherokee County
Inspection date: November 5, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 99/A
Inspector: Kadia Kane
Permit number: FSP-028-000800
Inspection findings
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed FRP at 3-compartment sink in poor condition. Material is not smooth and easily cleanable. Also observed mold build-up up in silicone at 3-compartment sink; silicone was also not applied in a smooth manner. FRP must be replaced and silicone must be removed and reapplied with a smooth bead. Consider changing FRP to stainless steel for easier cleaning.
General inspector comments
*Bleach for vomit/diarrhea cleanup must be EPA registered and effective against norovirus. The Great Value bleach from Walmart is not on the list of approved disinfectants. The Clorox brand meets the requirement. *Reach-in freezer must be defrosted and cleaned. *Employee health policy in place *Dish machine- 100 ppm (Cl) *Sanitizer- in range
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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