Rc's Southern Cooking
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
61
Score
RC's Southern Cooking, located at 1516 Roswell Rd in Marietta, GA, was inspected on December 12, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 61, with two critical and four minor violations noted. Previous inspections for this American cuisine establishment have also generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
55
Violations — Dec 12, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat TCS food items cold holding at above 41F in main kitchen RIC #2(*See asterisks*) C/A: TCS foods being cold held shall be 41 F or below. COS: Per PIC, food items out of temperature for less than 4 hours due to door opening frequently. All food moved to freezer to rapidly cool; see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ready to eat TCS food items hot holding at below 135F in main kitchen and front food service area. (**see asterisks**). C/A: All TCS foods which are hot held must be maintained at 135F and above. COS: Per PIC, crocks were mistakenly turned down less than an hour ago after being reheated. All reheated to above 165F; see temperature section.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed non-current inspection report (Score: 85) laying on drink machine in front food service, not visible to public. C/A: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop in small bar area stored on soiled surface of ice machine. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-porous, heavily stained, and missing ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen. C/A: Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be porous, nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable. *PIC is working to get ceiling repaired in 2026.*
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light shield in main kitchen in disrepair, hanging from ceiling in main kitchen above prep area. C/A: Repair light shield. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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