Carol's Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Carol's Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “hands clean and properly washed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Marietta facility scores 87, putting Carol's Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee crack raw eggs then proceed to touch ready-to-eat shredded cheese and tuna salad without washing hands first in main kitchen. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation and after contaminating their hands. COS: Employee washed their hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boiled potatoes being cooled in the warewashing sink, which was also in use for cleaning dishes at the same time in main kitchen. C/A: Ready-to-eat food such as potatoes, soups, chili, sauces, etc., may be thawed, rehydrated, or cooled after cooking in the designated vegetable prep sink if the sink is cleaned and sanitized before ready to eat food is placed in the sink and again before washing whole, raw fruits and vegetables. COS: Potatoes removed from the warewash sink and placed on the counter in main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: (1)Observed mold-like growth on fixtures inside ice machine of front service. (2)Observed grease accumulation to drip on stove hood in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 10 calendar days.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
70
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed PIC eat food in dining area then proceeded to enter kitchen and prep food without washing hands first. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation and after contaminating their hands. COS: Employee washed hands
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up to a drip on stove hood (main kitchen). C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. facility must send photo when hood filters have been cleaned. Correct within 7 days
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several live baby and adult German roaches throughout main kitchen, including inside cooler. 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; and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wipe gloved hands on his clothes and continue to prep food without removing gloves washing his hands first (main kitchen). C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation and after contaminating their hands. COS: Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies present in back storage area of kitchen. 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; and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Correct within 10 calendar days
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed openings in wall behind deep freezers (back storage area of kitchen). C/A: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceiling. Correct within 10 calendar days
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking water from bottle in restricted area (main kitchen). C/A: Employees shall consume food/drinks only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC instructed food employee to drink water bottle in dining area. Food employee may drink from single use cup with lid and straw in kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carol's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carol's Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carol's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “hands clean and properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carol's Cafe.
How does Carol's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Carol's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has Carol's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carol's Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carol's Cafe 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 Carol's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carol's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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