Martin's Restaurants

3494 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Martin's Restaurants, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Canton restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was greater than 100ppm at time of inspection. COS: New sanitizer made at 50ppm

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Need to clean inside of shake machine, top of the freezer below the shake machine, stainless table with coffee maker/juice machine, inside and outside of biscuit/bacon warmer.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 30, 2024

Followup

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods such as sausage, grilled chicken, and fried chicken being hot held below 135°F in steam table and warmer cabinet. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. Warmer cabinet is not supposed to be used for storage of TCS foods--only biscuits and bacon. COS by reheating.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build-up on exterior of milkshake base dispenser. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Area must be cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build-up along crevice of blade on deli slicer. Slicer was not used today. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC must train employees on how to properly clean and sanitize slicer. Slicer must be cleaned prior to next use.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods on ice bath in front being cold held above 41°F as a result of not having containers properly placed in ice. Some containers were sitting on top of ice instead of surrounded by ice; some containers were not even in contact with ice (for cheese). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, TCS food shall be maintained at 41°F or below. COS by discarding and sitting new pans properly in ice.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed hash browns being held below 135°F in fryer basket. Temperatures ranged between 104-118°F. COS by reheating.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw made 7/12/24 not discarded within 7 days. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. COS by discarding.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3-compartment sink at 0 ppm. Must be between 50-100 ppm. COS by adding bleach.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 chlorine sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm. Must be between 50-100 ppm. COS by making fresh sanitizer at proper concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Martin's Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Martin's Restaurants on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Martin's Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Martin's Restaurants.

How does Martin's Restaurants compare to other restaurants in Canton?

Martin's Restaurants most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Canton average of 86.

Has Martin's Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Martin's Restaurants have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Martin's Restaurants means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Martin's Restaurants inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Martin's Restaurants is inspected around three times per year on average.

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