JOHNBOY’S HOME COOKING received a score of 71 and a grade of C during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 5, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: JOHNBOY’S HOME COOKING
Location: 3050 CANTON RD MARIETTA, GA 30066-3811, Cobb County
Inspection date: November 5, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 71/C
Inspector: Ian McLaughlin
Permit number: 1-10477C
Inspection findings
4-1A – food separated and protected
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed raw ground beef and raw pork stored directly on top of and in contact with ready to eat smoked ham in the WIC in the main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat foods. COS: Ham moved away from raw animal foods.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed dish machine in use dispensing 0ppm of Cl sanitizer in the ware washing area of main kitchen. C/A: Mechanical ware washing devices that dispense sanitizer shall dispense it at a concentration required to effectively sanitize food contact surfaces (Chlorine 50-100ppm). Facility shall use three compartment sink until dish machine can dispense sanitizer. COS: PIC was able to fix the prime switch to dispense automatically.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed deli meat slicer stored as clean with dried food debris on the blade and crevices of blade cover on shelf in main kitchen. C/A: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Slicer cleaned
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed several tcs foods (see asterisked items) hot holding below 135 F in the warmer cabinet in main kitchen and buffet in dining room. C/A: TCS foods that are hot holding shall be maintained at 135 F or above. COS: Items in the warmer cabinet reheated to 165 F, fried chicken on the buffet place on time as public health control.
6-1C – proper cooling time and temperature
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) – cooling (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed chicken broth cooling in a pot in the main kitchen at a rate in which it would not reach 70 F in 2 hours. C/A: TCS foods that are cooling 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 COS: Broth reheated to hot hold.
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution near the kitchen doorway in main kitchen containing over 200ppm of Cl. C/A: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) COS: Solution diluted to 100ppm.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed collapsing table shelves in the main kitchen being supported by soiled/wet wooden blocks and folded cardboard. Observed electrical outlet near the fryer in main kitchen soiled in food debris and rusted. C/A: Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed numerous fruit flies throughout the main kitchen coming from bins of pineapples and bananas. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) – insect control devices (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed fly trap containing dead flies stored over fruit and clean food service containers in the main kitcen. C/A: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. COS: Fly trap discarded
General inspector comments
Observed employee health policies V/F clean up procedures w/bleach tri-sink sani @ 100ppm Discussed: cleaning frequency cooling time as public health control food storage
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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