Inspections are provided by the Cherokee County Health Department. Violations are divided into two categories: Risk Factors/Public Health Interventions (RF/PHI) categories and Good Retail Practices (GRP) Categories. To contact the health department, call (770) 479-0444.

Cherokee Day Training Center
133 Univeter Road, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 4
Current Score: 92-A
Previous Score: 91-A
Violations: All milk after expiration date must be discarded (repeat). Must date all ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food with a seven-day discard if held over 24 hours (milk). Ceiling water damage needs to be repaired.

The Gathering Place
6787 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska
Inspection Date: Aug. 4
Current Score: 85-B
Previous Score: 92-A
Violations: All food in storage must be separated and protected by storing raw eggs below anything ready-to-eat. Flip-top cooler must be checked for compliance because it appears not to be holding 41 degrees or below; must hold all potentially hazardous food 41 degrees or below for cold holding. All food handlers must wear approved hair restraints.

McDonald’s
12156 Ga. 92, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 5
Current Score: 90-A
Previous Score: 95-A
Violations: All chemical spray bottles must be properly labeled and identified. All food containers must air-dry before stacking. All storage must be 6 inches off the floor, including the outside storage area. Lights must be shielded in outside storage shed. Must install backflow preventer at faucet Dumpster pad.

Domino’s Pizza
12195 Ga. 92, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 5
Current Score: 90-A
Previous Score: 94-A
Violations: All employee beverages must be in a single-service cup with a lid and a straw. Properly store these beverages. All hand-wash sinks must be properly stocked with soap and paper towels. All storage must be 6 inches off the floor. Walk-in cooler gasket must be replaced. All food scoops must have a handle. Fans in kitchen must be cleaned. Light shield missing and must be replaced (repeat).

Starbucks at Kroger
2796 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 5
Current Score: 95-A
Previous Score: 97-A
Violations: All chemical spray bottles must be labeled and properly identified. Spray bottle sanitizer must not exceed 400 ppm of QUAT sanitizer. All utensils must be properly stored with the handles extended up. All food containers must air-dry before storage.

Quizno’s
2990 Eagle Drive, Suite 104, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 5
Current Score: 92-A
Previous Score: 95-A
Violations: All employee beverages must be in a single-service cup with a lid and a straw. Properly store these beverages. Must have adequate temperature control for hot-holding chicken soup. Check hot-holding unit for compliance. Light shield in back kitchen broken and must be repaired.

Buffalo’s
12035 Ga. 92, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 6
Current Score: 96-A
Previous Score: 97-A
Violations: Back hand-wash sink must have adequate pressure of hot and cold water for proper hand-washing. Mops must be properly stored for air-drying (repeat).

China Bay III
300 Village Center, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 6
Current Score: 77-C
Previous Score: 88-B
Violations: Employees must use proper hand-washing techniques at appropriate times and places. All food-handlers must wear approved hair restraints. Wet towels must be returned back to a sanitizer solution between uses. All chemical spray bottles must properly labeled and identified. These chemicals must be properly stored. All in-use utensils must be properly stored and not between equipment or stored in water (rice utensils). Floor in cooler must be repaired. Back door screen broken and must be repaired. All sanitizer spray bottles must not exceed 100 ppm of chlorine.

China Bay III
300 Village Center Drive, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 12 (re-inspection)
Current Score: 83-B
Previous Score: 77-C
Violations: All food-handlers must have their hair restrained (repeat). Wiping cloths sanitizer must be set up and return all wet towels back to the solution after use (repeat). Must post inspection report 15 feet from the door and readable by customers at 1 foot. Must post hand-wash posters. Garlic and oil mixture must be kept at 41 degrees or below along with any other potentially hazardous cold food items. In-use knife improperly stored between equipment tables. Rice utensils must be stored clean and dry; do not store in water. All food containers must air-dry before stacking.

Quizno’s
300 Village Center, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 6
Current Score: 89-B
Previous Score: 92-A
Violations: Employees must wash their hands after changing tasks or using gloves. Sugar scoop handle must not be stored in the sugar. Do not let the scoop handle touch the sugar. Mops must be properly stored for air-drying. Vent in the ceiling needs cleaning.

BridgeMill Golf Club
1198 Bridgemill Ave., Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 7
Current Score: 91-A
Previous Score: 95-A
Violations: Ice machine dirty, and it must be cleaned. All food-handlers must wear approved hair restraints. Common towels are prohibited. All equipment and single-service items must be stored 6 inches off the floor. Plastic spoons must have handles extended. Ceiling vents dirty and must be cleaned. Tea nozzles must air-dry before storage.

Holiday Inn Express
713 Transit Ave., Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 7
Current Score: 92-A
Previous Score: 98-A (opening)
Violations: Must have a thermometer to check food temperatures. Wet cloths cannot be left out and must be returned to a sanitizer solution. All food containers must be properly stored. (No dirty dishes on the clean side of the three-comp sink.)

Dos Margaritas II
111 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 8
Current Score: 76-C
Previous Score: 90-A
Violations: Dishwasher must wash his hands and use proper hand-washing techniques at appropriate times and places. All food-handlers must wash their hands before using gloves and switching tasks. All common towels are prohibited. All dishes must be properly cleaned and sanitized before storage (large pots). Shrimp improperly thawed and must thaw under cold, running water or while cooking or in cooler. Wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitized solution. All food containers must air-dry before storage. No towel drying. Linens must not be stored in restroom. Chip container lids must be replaced. Back door must have a self-closing device installed. Too many flies in the facility and must be controlled.

Dos Margaritas II
111 Mountain Vista Blvd., Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 15 (re-inspection)
Current Score: 97-A
Previous Score: 76-C
Violations: Wiping cloths must be in 100 ppm of chlorine. All cloths must be returned to the sanitizer solution between uses. Do not leave wet towels out on the counter. All meat prep must be done at the proper meat prep sink area.

Stevi B’s Pizza
1554 Riverstone Parkway, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 8
Current Score: 92-A
Previous Score: 93-A
Violations: Dented cans must be stored separate from the cans used for food service. All food containers must air-dry before storage or stacking. Pizza boxes must be stored 6 inches off the floor. Hot and cold water is required at all hand-wash sinks. Repair hot water knob. Can opener must be maintained.

Capital City Club
4115 Earney Road, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 11
Current Score: 90-A
Previous Score: 92-A
Violations: Hands must be properly washed for 20 seconds at appropriate times and places. The use of common towels is prohibited. Employees prepping food must use suitable utensils or gloves to prevent hand contact with ready-to-eat food items. All in-use utensils must be properly stored with handles extended (forks in employee area). Sinks to be installed in employee food area and downstairs.

Down Home Cafe
5060 Sugar Pike Road, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 11
Current Score: 70-C
Previous Score: 93-A
Violations: Employees must wash hands using proper hand-washing techniques at appropriate times and places (cooks and dishwasher). Cakes and tea pitchers must be covered. Dish machine not working properly, and it must be repaired. Cooks must wear hair restraints. Food in store and bar at improper temperatures and must hold potentially hazardous food at 135 degrees or higher. Fans in kitchen must be cleaned. Cooler gaskets must be replaced. Must have 2-inch air gap in plumbing at three-comp sink and prep. Floor in back kitchen must be repaired. All lights in kitchen must be shielded.

Pizza Pilot
200 Parkbrook Drive, Suite 120, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 11
Current Score: 80-B
Previous Score: 94-A
Violations: Garlic and oil mixture must be kept refrigerated; do not leave out at room temperature (80 degrees). Must date and mark pre-cooked potentially hazardous foods such as chicken when held more than 24 hours after opening. Do not reuse single-service items for salt/pepper; use approved, cleanable container. Must provide test strips for wash-rinse-sanitize procedure (repeat). Must keep Dumpster area clean. Must install self-closing devices on back door and restroom door (repeat).

Panda Express
1401 Riverstone Parkway, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 12
Current Score: 96-A
Previous Score: 98-A
Violations: Towel-drying of food containers is prohibited. All food containers must air-dry before stacking or storage. Light not working in freezer and m ust be repaired.

Wendy’s
5345 Old Ga. 5, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 12
Current Score: 95-A
Previous Score: 91-A
Violations: All hand-wash stations must have accessible paper towels. Food scoop handles must not come into contact with food. All food containers must air-dry before stacking.

Subway
6234 Old Ga. 5, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 12
Current Score: 90-A
Previous Score: 90-A
Violations: Inspection report must be posted at least 15 feet from the door and readable by customers at 1 foot (repeat). All food containers must air-dry before stacking and storage (repeat). Fan in back kitchen needs cleaning. Restroom self-closing device broken and must be repaired. Mops must be properly stored for air-drying (repeat). Vent in back kitchen must be repaired. Lights in display case must be properly attached. Remove tape. Hot Shot bug spray is not to be used or stored in the facility per EPA regulations.

C Jay’s Corner Kitchen
Ball Ground Highway, Ball Ground
Inspection Date: Aug. 13
Current Score: 86-B
Previous Score: 96-A
Violations: No bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food items; must use gloves or suitable utensils. Cutting boards must be maintained in good repair. Garbage Dumpster must be covered. Back door self-closing device broken and must be repaired. Too many flies in the facility and must be controlled. Light shield in front display cooler must have end caps. Mops must be properly stored for air-drying.

Gondolier Pizza
10029 Ga. 92, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 14
Current Score: 90-A
Previous Score: 91-A
Violations: Garlic and oil mix must be kept at 41 degrees or below. Gyro cone must be at 135 degrees or higher or 41 degrees or below. Dumpster must be closed. Mops must be properly stored for air-drying. Lights must be shielded under exhaust hood.

J.D.’s pizza
6557 Bells Ferry Road, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 14
Current Score: 88-B
Previous Score: 92-A
Violations: Improper cooling method used and must cool food from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in two hours and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees in four hours. Do not stack food containers while in the cooling process; loosely cover to ensure cooling compliance. Smokehouse screen must be repaired to prevent flies in the facility.

Hawks Ridge
1100 Hawks Club Drive, Ball Ground
Inspection Date: Aug. 13
Current Score: 89-B
Previous Score: 95-A
Violations: Fresh fruit must not be stored on the three-comp sink drainboard. Soiled or wet wiping cloths must be returned back to the sanitizer solution between uses. Must have a consumer advisory on the menu for raw and undercooked foods. All chemical spray bottles must be properly identified and labeled.

New China Buffet
Ga. 92, Woodstock
Inspection Date: Aug. 14
Current Score: 80-B
Previous Score: 89-B
Violations: Employees must use proper hand-washing techniques at appropriate times and places. Several visibly soiled utensils stored as clean. Dish machine sanitizer system is ineffective and must be repaired. Set up three-comp sink for a manual wash, rinse and sanitize. Can opener needs cleaning. Improper cooling method used and must cool in shallow containers and loosely covered. Cool food from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in two hours and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees in four hours. Wiping cloths container too low and must be 100 ppm of chlorine. Knives must be stored in an approved knife-box. All food containers must air-dry before stacking and storage. Cutting boards must be maintained in good repair. All knife handles must be in good repair.

Moe’s Southwest Grill
135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton
Inspection Date: Aug. 15
Current Score: 88-B
Previous Score: 86-B
Violations: Improper cooling method used to cool beans. Must cool food from 135 degrees to 70 degrees in two hours and from 70 degrees to 41 degrees in four hours. Do not stack food containers while in the cooling process; loosely cover to ensure cooling compliance. Dirty food baskets must not be stored with clean paper liners. Wiping cloth sanitizer not set up and must return all wet towels back to the sanitizer solution.