Golden Krust
Last inspected: May 30, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Golden Krust has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Golden Krust's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several unmonitored TCS foods cold holding above 41F on push cart in main kitchen. C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler's interior is heavily soiled with food residue (main kitchen). C/A: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct within 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Nov 14, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. COS: PIC provided proof of CFSM class registration via email.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of ginger, herbal purees in reach-in cooler (main kitchen) not in original packaging lack name labels. C/A: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS: EHS educated PIC on labeling requirements,
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
86
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two large containers of marinated kitchen sitting on pushcart cold holding above 41F. C/A:Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC placed the raw chicken back into the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC cannot provide in a verifiable manner that all employees have been informed of their responsibility to report to their manager about their health and activities as it relates to food borne illnesses. C/A: Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: EHS will email employee red books to PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed containers of sauces in reach-in cooler (main kitchen) not in original packaging lack name labels. C/A: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of raw fish stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler (main kitchen). Observed containers of chopped yams and onions stored uncovered on bottom compartments of black push cart (main kitchen). C/A: Foods stored shall be covered to protect from overhead contamination. COS: Food covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
64
Mar 5, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored above rte sauces in reach in cooler. Observed container of raw chicken stored directly on top of container of fish in walk in cooler (main kitchen). C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingre...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed containers of sauces in reach-in cooler not in original packaging lack name labels. C/A: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report is not posted within public view. C/A: Ensure the current inspection report is posted at all times. Correct in 24 hours.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed curry chicken, and container of oxtails cold holding above 41F in walk-in cooler. (see temperature log). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two trays of jerk chicken in warmer cabinet hot holding below 135F. (See temperature log). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM posted in facility. C/A: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prepared food (oxtails, curry chicken, cooked penne pasta) not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal in walk-in cooler. C/A: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report is not posted within public view. C/A: Ensure the current inspection report is posted at all times
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Krust last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Krust on file is from May 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Krust?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Golden Krust.
How does Golden Krust compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Golden Krust most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has Golden Krust's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Krust have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Krust means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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