Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb

3625 Dallas Hwy Ste 785, Marietta, GA 30064
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb's latest score of 78 falls below the Marietta average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Followup
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed consumer advisory on menu without a disclosure and in lowercase letters. C/A: The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. Correct with in 10 calendar days.
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed facility displaying an inspection from the previous owner prior to the change of ownership in 2025. 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. Correct within 72 hrs.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous metal pans and plastic containers being wet stacked on the clean dish storage shelf in the ware washing area. C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and COS: items moved to allow for air drying
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 knives stored in between two prep table in the main kitchen area. 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)
78
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee on their phone, then put on gloves and prep food without washing their hands. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container i...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the bulk ice machine located in the main kitchen with black mold-like build up on the interior portion of the white ice dispenser. Observed black build up inside the nozzle of soda gun located near the 3-compartment sink behind the bar. C/A: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw alligator (PER PIC) thawing in the dedicated vegetable prep sink. After discussing the purpose of the vegetable prep sink with PIC, EHS observed raw steak thawing in the vegetable prep sink. C/A: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. COS: both items removed from sink and sink sanitized with lactic acid; Discussed with PIC that the vegetable prep sink shall only be for washing fruits and vegetables and Ready-to-eat food such as potatoes, soups, chili, sauces, etc., may be thawed, rehydrated, or cooled after cooking in the sink if the sink is cleaned...
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several container of raw seafood (shrimp, catfish) stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. Observed a lemon butter sauce stored uncovered in prep top #2. Observed cut onions stored uncovered in the prep top located next to the fryer. C/A: unless cooling and protected from overhead contamination food shall be stored covered COS: items covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the pipes for the only hand sink behind the bar in disrepair. C/A: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. NOTE: 1. Facility is using a bucket temporarily to catch water so it doesn't flood the floor when food employees wash their hands. 2. PIC states they already called for a plumber
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water in the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink located in the main kitchen. Observed raw steak in a metal container thawing in stagnant water in the first compartment of the 3 compartment sink located in the main kitchen. C/A: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portio...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the grill drawers located under the flat top in a state of disrepair and unable to properly close. C/A: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. NOTE: PIC stated they are in the process of ordering parts for the grill drawers
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed preptop #3 located in front of the fryers in the main kitchen with an ambient of 47F. C/A: Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. NOTE: 1. Ambient of unit taken after EHS had calibrated thermometers to 32F. Ambient initially taken at 11:59am and observed at 47F. Ambient taken again at 12:48pm and observed at 47F. 2. Facility may not store any time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until approval by the health authority is given. 3. PIC has called a technician to service this unit
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
55
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several cold TCS foods distinguished by an asterisk (*) cold holding above 41F. C/A: cold time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS: items discarded and replaced with items from the walk-in cooler Discussed placing food on ice baths to maintain cold holding temperatures NOTE: PIC did state that facility has called technician to fix units
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb compare to other restaurants in Marietta?

Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.

Has Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Walk On's Sports Bistro - West Cobb means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.