Martin's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Martin's Restaurant, the earliest from 2024. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Austell restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods hot holding at below 135F in warmer cabinet and on fry table in main kitchen (see asterisks**). 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS: Discarded.
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 RIC 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed warmer cabinet in main kitchen soiled with food debris and encrusted black accumulations. 2. Observed large amount of ice accumulated along WIF floor 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed deep, damaged grouting between floor tiles near exit door in back of main kitchen and in front of mop sink in ware-washing area of main kitchen. C/A: The floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
67
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled meat/vegetable slicer stored for use along counter in main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Meat slicer re-cleaned and sanitized.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed pre-portioned ground coffee in paper filters stored in uncovered containers (2) along front food service area. 2. Observed container of oil stored uncovered along grill area of main kitchen. 3. Observed sliced American cheese stored uncovered along cold table in front food service area. C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must stored covered. COS: All food covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes wet nested, stacked along dish rack in dishwashing area of main kitchen. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed food debris and dirt along food shelving/cabinet areas of front food service area. 2. Observed dirt and black residue along exterior of drink machines in drive thru and along front food service area. 3. Observed heavily soiled gaskets, walls, base inside prep top cooler and reach in freezer along front food service area. 4. Observed warmer cabinet in main kitchen soiled with food debris and encrusted black accumulations. 5. Observed food debris and ice accumulations along WIF floor 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed walls soiled with splatter and dirt in drive thru area along WIF door in main kitchen. 2. Observed heavily damaged floor tiles in main kitchen near exit door/WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Clean/repair all areas; all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Observed interior of ice bin lids along front food service area and drive thru soiled with black accumulations and soda splatter. 2. Observed food stored in food containers with encrusted food residue/deposits along ice bath table of front food service area. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice bin lids cleaned and sanitized; food containers cleaned or replaced with clean.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2- unlabeled chemical spray bottles stored in main kitchen along chemical wall area. C/A: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed food debris and dirt along food shelving areas in drive thru. 2. Observed dirt and black residue along exterior of drink machines in drive thru and along front food service area. 3. Observed heavily soiled gaskets along all RICs, WIC, and WIF in main kitchen. 4. Observed warmer cabinet in main kitchen soiled with food debris and encrusted black accumulations. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 1. Observed walls soiled with splatter and dirt in dry storage area and wall along WIF door in main kitchen. 2. Observed heavily damaged floor tiles in main kitchen near exit door/WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Clean/repair all areas; all physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen and along front food service area (*see asterisks*). C/A: All TCS foods which are cold held must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: All items placed in ice bath immediately or moved to cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed CFSM certificate for food manager not posted within facility. C/A: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. COS: PIC called district manager for CFSM information and to get certificate printed and posted in facility. Manager informed certificate is in route to facility to be posted by end of day.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of build-up, food residues, and splatter along hot holding equipment, coolers, top of ice bin lids, exterior of drink machines, and between equipment in main kitchen and along front food service area. 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)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin's Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Martin's Restaurant.
How does Martin's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Austell?
Martin's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Austell average of 88.
Has Martin's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Martin's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Martin's Restaurant 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 Martin's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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