by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Casa Grande, 2810 East West Connector, Austell. 100/A

• El Volcan Restaurante, 371 Pat Mell Road, Marietta. 89/B

• J.R. Crickets, 4479 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna. 84/B

• Pearl’s Southern Bistro, 1131 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 94/A

• Tom and Chee, 1200 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 91/A

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Panera Bread, 3625 Spring Hill Parkway, Smryna. 81/B

• R’Jabs Wings, 6274 Mableton Parkway, Mableton. 98/A

• Rodney’s Jamaican Soul Food, 2092 Cobb Parkway, Smyrna. 83/B

• Shane’s Rib Shack, 3155 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta. 95/A

• Wingz on Wheelz, 800 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 96/A

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a Cobb County McDonald’s failed a routine restaurant inspection with a score of 68.

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Asian Chao, 400 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 87/B

• Cuban Diner, 1484 Roswell Road, Marietta. 89/B

• Doc Green’s, 3220 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta. 85/B

• Hamada Japanese, 3895 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 93/A

• Seafood Cafe, 679 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 96/A

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Among several Cobb County food inspection scores, the Marietta Patch reported that an area McDonald’s on Powder Springs received a failing score of 68 due to numerous violations.

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The Marietta Daily Journal reported that a Cobb County McDonald’s on Powder Springs Road was cited for health inspection violations including improper hand washing, flies in the kitchen and mold in the ice maker and drink nozzles, resulting in a failing score of 68 for the establishment. Cobb & Douglas Public Health Environmental Health County Manager Karen Gulley told the Journal that following failing inspections, restaurants have 10 days to correct the violations before receiving another inspection.

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EIN News reported that Dr. Jack Kennedy of and Lisa Crossman of Cobb & Douglas Public Health were guests on the Health Connect South Radio show in September to highlight the Cobb2020 initiative along with Becky Shipley  of Metro Atlanta YMCA.

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The Marietta Daily Journal reports the Health Inspection scores of 46 restaurants inspected between September 12- 25.

by Staff | The Marietta Daily Journal |

The following are results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department the week of September 12 – 25.

Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

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Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges seniors and older Americans to receive their flu vaccine this year as the cooler months begin to approach. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, almost 40 percent of seniors ages 65 and older did not receive the flu vaccine last year despite their increased risk of infection.

Seniors are at increased risk of infection from the influenza virus year round, even though flu season severity can vary. As the body ages, the immune system naturally weakens and this puts seniors in a zone of easy infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 80 to 90 percent of flu-related deaths occurred in patients 65 years or older, and between 50 to 70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations have affected people in that age group.

Practicing common hygiene techniques is also a great way for not only seniors, but residents of all ages to protect themselves and their loved ones.

“Preventative actions such as covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and frequently washing your hands can help guard you from the flu.” said Priti Kolhe, Director of Immunizations at CDPH. “However the best way to protect against influenza is to receive an annual flu vaccine.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 6 months and older receive a flu vaccine and getting it is more convenient than ever before. Vaccines are available between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, at the Marietta, Acworth, East Cobb and Douglasville Public Health locations.  No appointment is necessary.

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Hudson Grille Kennesaw, 2500 Cobb Place Lane, Kennesaw. 84/B

• Original LuLu’s Firewater Grill, 3345 Cobb Parkway, Acworth. 83/B

• Reid’s Deli, 1338 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. 100/A

• Sweet Tomatoes, 1125 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 91/A

• Vittles Restaurant, 2579 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna. 81/B

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Chicago Pizza and Sports Grille, 3150 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna. 88/B

• Doc Green’s, 3220 Cobb Parkway, Atlanta. 85/B

• Hamada Japanese Grill & Sushi, 3895 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 93/A

• Seafood Café, 679 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Mableton. 96/A

• Wing Factory Café, 800 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. 90/A

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by Justin Ove | Smyrna-Vinings Patch |

Vaccines are available from Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Marietta office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) urges seniors and older Americans to receive their flu vaccine this year as the cooler months begin to approach. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, almost 40 percent of seniors ages 65 and older did not receive the flu vaccine last year despite their increased risk of infection.

Seniors are at increased risk of infection from the influenza virus year round, even though flu season severity can vary. As the body ages, the immune system naturally weakens and this puts seniors in a zone of easy infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 80 to 90 percent of flu-related deaths occurred in patients 65 years or older, and between 50 to 70 percent of flu-related hospitalizations have affected people in that age group.

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The Marietta Daily Journal reports the Health Inspection scores of 28 restaurants inspected between September 25 – October 2.

by Staff | The Marietta Daily Journal |

The following are results of inspections done by the Environmental Health Division of the Cobb County Health Department the week of September 25 – October 2.

Grading Scale: A=100-90, B=89-80, C=79-70, U=69 or less. A grade of New is for new restaurants or in case of a change of ownership.

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by Justin Ove | East Cobb Patch |

Here are the latest health inspection scores from Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100.Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

Click the name of the restaurant to see the inspection, including the deductions.

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
1255 Roswell RD
MARIETTA, GA 30062
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 96

Blackwell Elementary School
3470 Canton RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 100

Bojangles
3101 Canton RD
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 100

Brewsters
3595 Canton RD STE C-17
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 95

Cue’s Billiards
3372 Canton RD STE 140
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 100

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant #3
2719 Canton RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 100

Gourmet Cafe
1166 FRANKLIN RD STE 10
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/05/2015
Score: 92

Great Wall Restaurant 
1275 Powers Ferry RD STE 180
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 91

J Buffalo Wings
2580 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 400
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 90

Jet’s Pizza
2900 DELK SE RD STE 300
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/05/2015
Score: 100

Kouzina Christos
1453 Terrell Mill SE RD STE 125
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 85

Kumo Hibachi Sushi 
2595 Sandy Plains RD STE 103
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/08/2015
Score: P

Melody Lane
3920 Canton RD STE 140
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 92

Mountasia Family Funcenter #37
175 BARRETT PKWY
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 91

Mr. Wonton 
3595 CANTON RD STE 328
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 91

Pizza Hut #4793
1480 TERRELL MILL SE RD STE E
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 90

Quiche Deli
3000 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 176
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 87

Red Elephant Thai Cuisine 
3000 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 152
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 82

Simpson Middle School
3340 Trickum RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 97

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by Scott Bernarde | Douglasville Patch |

Cobb and Douglas Public Health hosts 15th annual event in Douglasville on Oct. 27.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health, in partnership with the Live Healthy Douglas Coalition and other community partners, will host the 15th annual Power in Truth Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 for the prevention of youth substance abuse.

The conference is held in Douglasville each year, and is designed to empower Douglas County middle and high school students to resist underage drinking, tobacco use and all other substance abuse.

“Prevention is the primary focus, particularly for the youth audience, with emphasis on empowering youth to resist media manipulation and peer pressure,” commented Wende Parker, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Director with Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

The conference will be held at the Central Baptist Church of Douglasville from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.and is a Douglas County School approved field trip. The cost of the conference is free, but does require registration.

Parents, educators, public officials and the community-at-large are invited to attend and support student decisions to avoid substance abuse. Kit Cummings, Founder of the Power in Peace Project, will be addressing the conference attendees as the keynote speaker.

• WHAT

Power in Truth Conference (Keynote Speaker: Kit Cummings, Founder of the Power in Peace Project)

• WHERE

Central Baptist Church

5811 Central Church Road

Douglasville, GA 30135

• WHEN

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

• WHO

Conference is by invitation only to Douglas County Middle and High Schools

• COST

Free, but requires registration

For more information, contact Albert Case at (678) 385-1371 or by email: albert.snyder-case@dph.ga.gov.

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Cobb & Douglas Public Health, in partnership with the Live Healthy Douglas Coalition and other community partners, is proud to host the 15th annual Power in Truth Conference on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 for the prevention of youth substance abuse.  The conference is held in Douglasville each year, and is designed to empower Douglas County middle and high school students to resist underage drinking, tobacco use and all other substance abuse.

“Prevention is the primary focus, particularly for the youth audience, with emphasis on empowering youth to resist media manipulation and peer pressure,” commented Wende Parker, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Director with Cobb & Douglas Public Health.

The conference will be held at the Central Baptist Church of Douglasville from 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and is a Douglas County School approved field trip.  The cost of the conference is free, but does require registration.

Parents, educators, public officials and the community-at-large are invited to attend and support student decisions to avoid substance abuse. Kit Cummings, Founder of the Power in Peace Project, will be addressing the conference attendees as the keynote speaker.

WHAT: Power in Truth Conference
Keynote Speaker: Kit Cummings, Founder of the Power in Peace Project

WHERE:
Central Baptist Church
5811 Central Church Road
Douglasville, GA 30135 

WHEN:
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
9:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

WHO: Conference is by invitation only to Douglas County Middle and High Schools

COST: Free, but requires registration

For more information, contact Albert Case at (678) 385-1371 or by email: albert.snyder-case@dph.ga.gov.

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by Justin Ove | Kennesaw Patch |

Here are the latest health inspection scores from Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100.Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

Click the name of the restaurant to see the inspection, including the deductions.

Chalker Elementary 
325 N Booth RD
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date: 10/01/2015
Score: 100

Chicken Salad Chick
425 ERNEST BARRETT NW PKWY STE 100
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 96

Food Avenue Express @ Target T-0981
740 ERNEST BARRETT NW PKWY
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 100

Fuji Hana
2606 George Busbee PKWY
KENNESAW, GA 30152
Date: 10/08/2015
Score: 100

Jason’s Deli 
945 ERNEST BARRETT NW PKWY
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 96

Mellow Mushroom Pizza 
1133 CHASTAIN NW RD STE 170
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 93

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
790 COBB PLACE NW BLVD
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 96

Palmer Middle School 
690 N Booth RD
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date: 10/01/2015
Score: 100

Pinch of Spice
725 ERNEST BARRETT NW PKWY STE 422
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 93

Provino’s Italian Restaurant
440 ERNEST BARRETT NW PKWY STE 1 & 2
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 100

Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches
3895 CHEROKEE NW ST STE 622
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 89

Sushi Bites
2500 COBB PLACE NW LN STE 220
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 100

Sushi Yu
2615 GEORGE BUSBEE NW PKWY STE 1
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/08/2015
Score: 93

T.G.I. Friday’s
840 COBB PLACE NW BLVD
KENNESAW, GA 30144
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 92

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by Justin Ove | East Cobb Patch |

Here are the latest health inspection scores from Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100.Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.

Click the name of the restaurant to see the inspection, including the deductions.

Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
1255 Roswell RD
MARIETTA, GA 30062
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 96

Blackwell Elementary School
3470 Canton RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 100

Bojangles
3101 Canton RD
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 100

Brewsters
3595 Canton RD STE C-17
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 95

Cue’s Billiards
3372 Canton RD STE 140
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 100

El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant #3
2719 Canton RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 100

Gourmet Cafe
1166 FRANKLIN RD STE 10
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/05/2015
Score: 92

Great Wall Restaurant 
1275 Powers Ferry RD STE 180
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 91

J Buffalo Wings
2580 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 400
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 90

Jet’s Pizza
2900 DELK SE RD STE 300
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/05/2015
Score: 100

Kouzina Christos
1453 Terrell Mill SE RD STE 125
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/07/2015
Score: 85

Kumo Hibachi Sushi 
2595 Sandy Plains RD STE 103
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/08/2015
Score: P

Melody Lane
3920 Canton RD STE 140
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 92

Mountasia Family Funcenter #37
175 BARRETT PKWY
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 91

Mr. Wonton 
3595 CANTON RD STE 328
MARIETTA, GA 30066
Date: 09/29/2015
Score: 91

Pizza Hut #4793
1480 TERRELL MILL SE RD STE E
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/09/2015
Score: 90

Quiche Deli
3000 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 176
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 87

Red Elephant Thai Cuisine 
3000 WINDY HILL SE RD STE 152
MARIETTA, GA 30067
Date: 10/06/2015
Score: 82

Simpson Middle School
3340 Trickum RD
Marietta, GA 30066
Date: 09/30/2015
Score: 97

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

Cobb County

• Nick’s Bar-B-Q, 3329 Cobb Parkway, Acworth. 100/A

• Paris Bistro, 2018 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta. 91/A

• Tavola Italian Kitchen, 4719 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. 95/A

• Tio Bar & Grill, 2731 S. Cobb Drive, Smyrna. 96/A

• Tokyo Sushi & Steakhouse, 4624 Camp Highland Road, Smyrna. 87/B

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by Laura Berrios | Atlanta Journal-Constitution |

A Cobb County health inspector noted that the staff at China Doll Restaurant in Marietta might need retraining in food safety procedures after a recent inspection found numerous code violations.

Employees were cutting a ready–to eat vegetable on the same table with raw chicken. Temperatures in the refrigerator and several of the coolers were too warm. And some cooked chicken in the refrigerator wasn’t cooling quickly enough to prevent contamination.

China Doll, 1230 Powers Ferry Road, failed the inspection with 55/U. Previous scores were 96/A and 82/B.

Food temperatures in the cooling units were not within a safe range, according to the inspection report. Cooked pork and chicken, plus raw chicken and raw beef in a walk-in cooler were all above the maximum temperature set for potentially hazardous cold foods. Temperatures for lettuce, and other vegetables, plus prepared chicken, raw chicken and raw beef in various prep coolers were also too high.

Among other code violations, the inspector said a food prep employee touched lettuce with bare hands. Raw chicken was being stored above raw beef in the refrigerator. Food service gloves were left out for reuse, instead of being thrown away. Some food items were stored directly on the floor. Salt and sugar were in cans without labels.

China Doll restaurant will be reinspected.

In other news: A recently featured restaurant in Rockdale County, Silver Dragon, 1889 Highway 138 Conyers, scored 78/C on a followup inspection.

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