Bojangles #598

2745 Powder Springs Rd Sw, Marietta, GA 30064
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Bojangles #598 stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Proper hot holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Marietta restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green beans and dirty rice hot holding at below 135F in serving line steam table along front food service area (**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Per PIC food out of temperature less than 2-hours; both reheated to above 165F - see temperature section corrective actions.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All items discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed food employees preparing food with beard/facial hair longer than one half inch in main kitchen. 2. Observed several employees preparing and handling food without wearing hair restraints in main kitchen. C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: All employees put on hair restraints and beard nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed exterior of biscuit container heavily soiled with residue and food debris on prep table in main kitchen biscuit area. 2. Observed shelving racks soiled with thick, white accumulations in both WICs in main kitchen. 3. Observed grill cooler drawers soiled with food debris and spillage in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of QAC sanitizer stored on prep table directly above raw chicken fillets and raw "Bo" bites in main kitchen breading area. C/A: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in ware-washing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several swollen, discolored ceiling tiles with mold-like accumulations in ceiling of lobby-dining area of facility. C/A: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. *Facility has 30-days to correct ceiling tiles. Failure to correct may result in further disciplinary actions from the department.*
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone stored on biscuit prep able in main kitchen. C/A: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Cell phone relocated to employee storage area.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several food items (grilled chicken breasts) hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen(**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand-wash stations throughout main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels supplied.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed exterior of biscuit container heavily soiled with residue and food debris in main kitchen. 2. Observed shelving in WICs in main kitchen soiled with organic matter. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed food debris accumulated along top lamp area of steamtable in front food service area. 2. Observed large amounts of accumulated ice along floor and condenser inside WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee beverage (bottle water) stored in container in contact with food along shelving in biscuit area of main kitchen. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Water moved to designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Aug 12, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: PIC advised all items out of temperature for less than 4 hours; all food moved to units adequately cold holding at 41F and below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand-wash stations throughout main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels supplied.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to verify QAC sanitizer concentration at 3-compartment sink/sanitizer buckets in main kitchen. C/A: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1. Observed food employee preparing food orders with beard longer than one half inch along front food service area. 2. Observed several employees preparing food without hair restraints in main kitchen. C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cold table/unit and prep top cooler near drive thru in main kitchen cold holding at above 41F. C/A: Service units; Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. All TCS foods removed. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED TO COLD HOLDI AT 41F AND BELOW.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed heavily rusted can opener blade along can-opener at prep table in main kitchen. C/A: Replace can-opener blade; Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.
511-6-1.05(2)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed exterior of biscuit containers (2) heavily soiled with residue and food debris in main kitchen. 2. Observed shelving in WICs in main kitchen soiled with organic matter. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All items discarded or placed in ice bath in WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen(**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed black accumulation inside ice bin near drive thru in main kitchen. 2. Observed heavily soiled, discolored can-opener blade along prep table in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: All equipment cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to verify chlorine or QAC sanitizer concentration at 3-compartment sink/sanitizer buckets in main kitchen. C/A: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. *PIC informed EHS that manager has order test strips.*
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed black accumulations along dispensers and bottom tray of drink machine in lobby. 2. Observed food debris and splatter along counters and between equipment in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee preparing RTE sandwich for customer with bare hands along front food service area. C/A: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employees preparing food wearing bracelets and rings in main kitchen. C/A: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food with beard longer than one half inch in main kitchen. C/A: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: 1. Observed wet wiping cloths stored along counters throughout main kitchen. 2. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitzer measuring 200ppm in main kitchen. 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); 50ppm-100ppm. and (ii) Laundered daily.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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Feb 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All items discarded.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen(**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3- hand-wash stations in main kitchen without paper towels. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device; or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: Paper towels provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 3- hand-wash stations in main kitchen and men's restroom in lobby without soap. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Soap provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloths stored along prep tables throughout main kitchen. 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); and (ii) Laundered daily. COS: Wiping cloths stored in QUAT sanitizer at 400ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cold holding unit in main kitchen cold holding at above 41F. C/A: Service unit; Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. COS: Unit thermostat lowered and door kept close; @ 2:40 temperature at 41F.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink in main kitchen in disrepair with hose dettached. C/A: Repair; 3-compartment sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and if used, at least every 24 hours.
511-6-1.05(6)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food container lids soiled with food debris and dirt in biscuit area and WIC in main kitchen. C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bojangles #598 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bojangles #598 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bojangles #598?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Bojangles #598.

How does Bojangles #598 compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Bojangles #598 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Bojangles #598's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bojangles #598 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bojangles #598 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bojangles #598 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bojangles #598 is inspected around three times per year on average.