Vatica Indian Cuisine, at 1475 Terrell Mill Rd #105 in Marietta, received a 57 on a state health inspection conducted June 17, a score rated "U" for unsatisfactory, and county inspectors ordered a reinspection within 10 calendar days. The report noted a string of priority violations that led to on-the-spot corrective actions and the disposal of some food items.
Inspection findings
According to The Georgia Gazette, inspectors cited problems including employee handwashing lapses, raw ground chicken stored on top of raw lamb, uncovered containers of spices and flours, and multiple time/temperature control violations with TCS foods held above 41°F. The Gazette report notes that some items were rapidly cooled or discarded during the visit and that the inspection was shadowed by an Environmental Health Specialist.
Pests and sanitation problems
Inspectors also documented German roaches in the prep area, behind a freezer chest and in storage, and they found food debris and encrustation on floors, walls and ceiling fixtures throughout the main kitchen. As reported by East Cobb News, the restaurant was ordered to eliminate pest harborages and to obtain a suitable thermometer for thin foods within 24 hours.
What happens next
Georgia food service rules require a follow-up inspection after an establishment receives a "U" grade, and the health authority may require voluntary closure or suspend a permit if required corrections are not made. The state's food service regulations, as published by Cobb & Douglas Public Health, outline timelines for correcting priority items and state that a place that does not regain at least a "C" within ten days may face suspension or revocation of its permit. A full reinspection will verify compliance.
Local context
Vatica's recent score marks a sharp drop from prior inspections, with the restaurant posting an 80 in December 2025 and an 88 in April 2025, suggesting this visit either identified new problems or flagged recurring issues. East Cobb News noted the prior scores and reported that inspectors planned to return within the 10-day window to confirm corrective actions.
Read the report
The full inspection report and the establishment's corrective-action notes are available on the state's Environmental Health portal, and the public record for this inspection is posted online. View the state's Environmental Health portal for details and the county regulations PDF for the specific timelines and grading rules.
