Avatar Indian Cuisine

1750 Marietta Hwy Ste 210, Canton, GA 30114
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Avatar Indian Cuisine has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.

Restaurants in Canton average 86, so Avatar Indian Cuisine trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Followup
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy cream partially sticking out of prep top unit across from stove, temping 55°F. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. Do not stick TCS food past fill line in prep top unit, as this can lead to temperature abuse. COS by placing heavy cream in reach in cooler underneath
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41°F in prep top & reach in cooler directly across from stove. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of this unit was 37°F. Must lower AAT to a degree that consistently cold holds TCS food 41°F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken on counter next to prep top, temping 46°F. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. Do not leave chicken (or other TCS foods) on counter out of temperature control for extended periods of time. COS by moving chicken to cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in meat sink improperly. Raw chicken was completely submerged under water, however, the faucet was not on. Raw chicken was also temping 69°F. As mentioned last inspection, if thawing chicken in meat sink, must be completely submerged under running water. Must also thaw chicken for a period of time that does not allow chicken to rise above 41°F. COS by placing in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection report (50 U) not posted in public view at start of inspection. Must post most recent inspection report in public view. COS by posting.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Apr 22, 2026
Routine
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 10 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cooked TCS foods and ready to eat TCS foods with substantial mold accumulation on them in walk in cooler and reach in cooler underneath prep top. The cooked TCS foods did not have a date label, and the ready to eat TCS foods were expired. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS by discarding all items.
511-6-1.04(1)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of raw chicken stored above an open container of tomato sauce in reach in cooler under prep top. As mentioned on the initial inspection, must have proper vertical storage to prevent overhead contamination; must store raw meats below ready to eat items. COS by moving raw chicken to bottom of cooler. Will re-email vertical storage chart.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food cold held in prep top and reach in cooler underneath at temperatures above 41°F. The unit was not working and not turned on. TCS food shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by discarding some items, and moving other items to walk in cooler that were placed in unit less than 4 hours ago. Do not use this unit until it is fixed.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milk on prep counter in front of prep top unit, temping 43°F. TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below OR use Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). If using TPHC, must have a label on milk indicating the time it was brought out of cooler, and the discard time 4 hours later. COS by moving milk to walk in cooler. Will email PIC TPHC written procedure.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice hot held at 129°F in warmer cabinet. The ambient air temperature (AAT) was 134°F. TCS food must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating rice in microwave to 165°F or above. COS by adjusting AAT setting to a 10, which increased the AAT to 150°F. Health Authority highly suggests to keep the AAT on this setting.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC rinse hands with water, touch trash can, then handle naan bread with bare hands. 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - Cleaning Procedure (P) (b) Cleaning Procedure. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. P 2. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean,...
511-6-1.03(5)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of tikki masala in walk in cooler with a date label of 3/14/26. Must use or discard TCS foods within 7 days of prep (date prepared counting as day 1). COS by discarding. Will email date marking handout to PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cream cheese with an expiration date of 12/18/25 and sour cream with an expiration date of November 2025 in walk in cooler. Also observed several milk cartons with a use by date of 3/24/26. Must use or discard TCS foods by their expiration / best by date. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed several critical violations that have potential to cause foodborne illness. It is the responsibility of the person in charge (PIC) to ensure:
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed ServSafe posted for Shah Rahman, however, PIC states he does not work in the kitchen; Shah apparently only operates front of house service. 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - Certification Requirements/Exemptions (Pf) At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. Must have a kitchen...
511-6-1.03(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods prepped and held for more than 24 hours without a date label in walk in cooler (tikki masala, cheese, cooked goat). TCS foods subject to date marking must be have a date label if prepared and held for more than 1 day; must use or discard after 7 days (day of prep counting as day 1). PIC states several containers of tikki masala and goat were prepared on 4/17/26.PIC states several containers of cheese were prepped on 4/19/26. COS by labeling those containers. These items will be discarded on future inspections if not date marked.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in container on counter in main kitchen, temping 63°F. According to PIC, this chicken was placed on counter overnight to thaw. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, 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 requirin...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avatar Indian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avatar Indian Cuisine on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avatar Indian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Avatar Indian Cuisine.

How does Avatar Indian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Avatar Indian Cuisine most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.

Has Avatar Indian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Avatar Indian Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Avatar Indian Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.