Cook Out

6273 Jonesboro Rd, Morrow, GA 30260
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Cook Out is still short, with only two visits logged. Cook Out was last inspected on Sep 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Morrow facility scores 80, putting Cook Out on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of the ice machine bin near drive thru window with black residue. Also observed bulk ice machine with black substance on lid. Advised to clean regularly.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed men's restroom without soap. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be supplied at all times. COS: Soap was provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Obserevd food particles in hand sink. Also observed employee rinse off thermometer in hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be used for hand washing only.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the SERV safe certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC the current CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view at all times.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed rusting and food debris (encrusted) on the shelves near ware washing area. Advised to replace liner for shelves and clean rusting or consider replacing shelves.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
64
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surface of the ice machine bin lid near the drive thru window stored as clean with black residue. Advised PIC equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice bin lid near the drive thru window.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen with old food debris. Advised PIC physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. CA: Advised PIC to thoroughly clean ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cook Out last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cook Out on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cook Out?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cook Out.

How does Cook Out compare to other restaurants in Morrow?

Cook Out most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Morrow average of 80.

Has Cook Out's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cook Out have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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