Red Roof Inn

5320 Cherokee St, Acworth, GA 30101

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Red Roof Inn, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

Looking across the full record, “proper date marking and disposition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Red Roof Inn's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit in facility. CA: A bodily fluid clean up kit is required in all food service establishments in the event of a bodily fluid spill.

511-6-1.03(6)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no approved sanitizer for ware washing in three compartment sink or sanitizing food contact surfaces available in the facility. Facility is currently using laundry bleach as sanitizer. CA: Facilities must have approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces at all times to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed one open jug of milk in FFS RIC and storage area RIC with no date marking for opening or expiration. CA: All TCS foods must be date marked with prep/open date or date of expiration. COS: PIC discarded two jugs of milk.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no ability to verify chemical concentrations (no test strips) for sanitizer solutions. CA: Facilities must have test strips to verify correct sanitizing levels of chemical sanitizing solutions.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed open gallon of milk in FFS RIC, not protected from cross contamination in self serve area. CA: All food must be protected from sources of contamination. COS: PIC removed jug of milk from FFS area. Facility must switch to single service cartons of milk or a dispenser that is able to maintain proper cold holding temp.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed opened gallon of milk in reach-in cooler without a date marked label. CA: PIC discarded the milk and we discussed date marking requirements

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Observed no evidence of an employee health policy or that employees have received employee health training. CA: Discussed with PIC. DPH issued employee health policy and reporting agreement documents were provided to the facility during the last routine inspection. PIC will email signed copies of reporting agreements for all employees that handle food.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single-use plastic utensils stored with food contact surfaces exposed and unprotected. CA: PIC moved utensils to be stored properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Roof Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Roof Inn on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Roof Inn?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Roof Inn.

How does Red Roof Inn compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Red Roof Inn most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has Red Roof Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Red Roof Inn have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Red Roof Inn 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 Red Roof Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Roof Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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