Martin's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
64
Score
Martin's Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Douglasville restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw pork tenderloin above cut onions and raw eggs, and raw sausage above raw eggs in reach in cooler of grill prep area. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat and other raw food based on final cook temperatures. COS: PIC moved onions to top of cooler and eggs and pork tenderloin under onions and moved sausage to the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black soil residue on lid and walls inside ice bin in front service area. Observed brown reside buildup in side ice machine on lid, panel and walls. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned inside ice bin and ice machine
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods stored uncovered: bacon, chicken, pork tenderloin stored in containers on stove; cheese in ice bath, 2 gravies and grits in steam table of front service area; raw chicken, pancake batter, raw steak, and cut onion in reach in cooler; 2 flours on table in back main kitchen area. CA: Food must be stored covered COS: Manager covered foods
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of excess grease and food debris on floors, behind and under cooking equipment and inside cabinets under the counter in front service area, observed black residue/food debris along base boards, walls, door frames and under shelving and equipment in main kitchen. CA: 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)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current CFSM certificate not posted in public view. CA: CFSM certificate must be posted in public view.
511-6-1-.08(1)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket seal around back door of main kitchen with cracks/gaps between door and door frame allowing sunlight through. CA: Doors must be installed tightly sealed without gaps/openings
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scrambled eggs on steam table in main kitchen stored at temperatures below 135 degrees F. CA: TCS foods must be hot held at temperatures of 135 or above. COS:PIC discarded eggs
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items on steam table in front service area utilizing time as a public health control without items written on procedure. CA: TCS Foods shall have written procedures if held on 4 hour time prior to implementation. COS: Manager filled out TPHC form during inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black soil residue on front and back lid of ice bin in front service area close to drive thru. Observed ice scoop stored inside with handle touching ice. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Ice scoop must be stored in a way that protects ice from contamination COS:PIC cleaned ice bin lids and ice machine and removed ice scoop
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of excess grease and food debris on floors, behind and under cooking equipment of front service area and main kitchen cook area, observed residue/food debris along base boards, walls, door frames and ceiling tiles of main kitchen. Observed food residue on floor inside prep coolers in front service area. CA: 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)
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken and steak holding below 135F on steam table CA: All potentially hazardous foods must maintain 135F or above when hot holding COS: PIC reheated
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of black and pink slime in the interior of ice machine, black residue on inside lids of both ice bins in front service area. Ice scoop stored in ice with handle touching ice in both ice bins. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized. COS:PIC removed lids for cleaning. Ice scoop must be stored in a way that protects ice from contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most current inspection report not displayed in public view within facility. Observed inspection report from 2021 posted at drive thru window CA: Most current inspection report must be posted in public view, within 15 feet of the public door, between 5-7ft from floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up of excess grease and food debris build up on floors under cooking equipment, under kitchen equipment and on sides of cooking equipment. Observed buckets of grease stored directly on floor without lids in main kitchen. Observed 2 ice bins in front service area with a leak. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Grease must be stored 6 in of floor and covered. Physical facility must be maintained clean and in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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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 three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Martin's Restaurant.
How does Martin's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Douglasville?
Martin's Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglasville average of 86.
Has Martin's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Martin's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 roughly once per year on average.
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